Ride-Along Program

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ANY PERSON 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE

I request the privilege of riding along with and accompanying a deputy sheriff of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on daily duties. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Ride-Along Program, I state and agree to the following:

I, for myself, my heirs, and assigns, waive, release, and discharge any and all liabilities, causes of action, claims, and demands for all injuries, damages, or losses of any nature whatsoever which may result from or relate to my participation in the Ride-Along Program, against the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, its elected or appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees, whether caused by their negligence or otherwise by their acts or the care, maintenance, or use of any facility, vehicle, or other equipment used in the performance of the deputy sheriff's duties. I agree to indemnify the above listed parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they might incur from my participation in the ride-along.

I understand that I will be assigned to ride with a deputy sheriff who will attend to normal duties and will respond to all calls for service; that a deputy sheriff can be and often is assigned duties which involve physical danger and serious risks of harm; that by accompanying the deputy sheriff, I may be in an emergency situation where I may be at risk for serious or even fatal injury; and that the deputy sheriff will not avoid or disregard duties which involve emergencies or danger simply because I am accompanying the deputy sheriff. I agree that in an emergency situation, I will immediately comply with all orders or directions of the deputy sheriff. I understand the risks, conditions, and hazards which are necessarily a part of the Ride-Along Program and understand that I am responsible for my own safety.

I understand this Waiver, Release, and Indemnification is intended to be as broad as permitted by law and agree that if any portion is held invalid, that the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

I understand that a clearance and background check will be completed.

I have carefully read the guidelines and this Waiver, Release, and Indemnification, know and understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily.

You will be accompanying a deputy sheriff on his/her daily duties. The deputy sheriff will attend to normal duties and will respond to all calls for service to which he/she is assigned. The deputy sheriff will be happy to discuss his/her duties and responsibilities as much as time and circumstances will permit.

The deputy sheriff's duties can, and often do, involve physical danger and serious risks. The deputy sheriff will not avoid or disregard duties which involve emergencies or danger simply because you are accompanying them. While every effort will be made to ensure your safety, the deputy sheriff's first responsibility will be to carry out his/her duties. If you are in an emergency situation, you must immediately and without question comply with all orders or directions given to you by the deputy sheriff.

We hope that you will enjoy your participation in the program. The following guidelines apply:

1. You must complete the Application and Waiver, Release, and Indemnification, and file it with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at least two weeks prior to the ride-along date.

2. You will be notified via email if your participation in the Ride-Along Program is approved. To ensure you receive all communications, kindly check your junk or spam folders and add our email address to your list of approved senders. You may be denied approval to participate in the Ride-Along Program for any reason.

3. All rides are scheduled for 5 hours on the selected shift. You will begin your ride at the beginning of the shift at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office precinct of choice, and you will be returned there at the end of the scheduled ride. When in a vehicle, you must wear a seat belt and shoulder belt at all times.

4. Participants are required to be suitably dressed in appropriate business casual attire. This includes collared shirt, blouse or jacket, slacks or blue jeans and shoes. Shoes need to be close-toed, no slippers or like style, and heels cannot be more than an inch in height. Leggings that are not intended for athleisure wear are permitted so long as they are made of a full-length, dark-colored thick material that is not see-through. Sandals, t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, athleisure wear (to include hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts) and ripped or torn blue jeans are not permitted. Hats and ball caps will not be worn in the sheriff's office vehicle. A watch commander or shift supervisor may deny a participant from the ride-along if he or she is not properly dressed.

5. While participating in the Ride-Along Program, you will not be allowed to have in your possession (unless specifically pre-approved by a watch commander) weapons of any type, which includes but is not limited to: Mace/pepper spray, batons, or clubs, stun guns, guns or ammunition. You are not allowed to possess handcuffs, flashlights, radios, scanners, video or audio recording devices of any type, or anything which may be prohibited by the on-duty watch supervisor at the time of your ride-along.

6. The deputy sheriff may terminate your ride at any time (Example: If you are unruly, fail to obey instructions or distract the deputy from his/her duties). A supervisor may also terminate your ride at any time.

7. So that the greatest number of people may participate in the Ride-Along Program, you may not participate more than once every six months.