In consideration of being permitted to ride in a vehicle owned and operated by the County, for the expressed purpose of observing operations and facilities of the Sheriff’s Office, the undersigned agrees to release and hold harmless the County, its agents, employees, and elected officials from any and all liability to me for personal injury, death or any property damage, whether proximate or remote, sustained during or as a result of my ride as an observer.
I understand that I will be a guest passenger in the vehicle in which I ride and have not offered any payment to the Sheriff’s Office or its employees for the opportunity to ride.
I further understand that I may be summoned as a witness in any proceeding as a result of my observations. This observation is for my educational benefit. At all times, I agree to obey all orders, instructions and commands of the deputy sheriff of the Sheriff’s Office.
I fully realize and appreciate the basic nature of law enforcement and the possibility that situations may arise which might result in my exposure to danger of physical harm or injury, including traffic accidents, and I am willing to accept these risks. I further agree to keep confidential anything which I may observe or hear. I understand that my observation ride may be terminated at any time without notice.
I authorize the Sheriff’s Office to conduct a complete records check of me prior to riding and understand that nay information of an adverse or criminal nature may disqualify me.
I freely and voluntarily sign this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement in sole reliance of my own independent judgment.