Ride-Along Waiver of Liability

Please read the following statements. Every person going on a ride-along must sign a waiver. You will be asked to sign the waiver at the beginning of your ride-along in the presence of an officer.

I have voluntarily requested to ride as a passenger and observer in a Boise Police Department vehicle that will be operated by official Law Enforcement personnel while performing official duties as a peace officer.

I understand that the activities of the officer I am assigned to ride with may be dangerous, involving possible risk of personal injury and damage or loss of property.

I understand that I am to obey the commands of the officer at all times during the ride-along. I will not take any action that will inhibit the actions of the officer I am assigned to or that will jeopardize the officer’s and/or my safety.

I understand the equipment assigned to an officer and the vehicle in which I will be riding is for the purpose of aiding the officer in performing official duties only. I will not touch, utilize, or adjust any of the equipment.

I agree that I will not take any photographs or video of any crime scenes or evidence while with the officer, nor will I create anything on any personal recording device (such as a smartphone or digital camera) that could be considered a record which would need to be included in any officer’s report.

I agree that I will not post anything regarding my ride-along or any calls to any social media websites of any kind.

I agree that I will not take any photographs of the officer without his or her prior approval.

I understand that failure to abide by the above requirements will result in immediate termination of the ride-along and can prohibit me from being considered for any future ride-alongs.

Waiver of Liability

Release of Claims against the Boise Police Department

For and in consideration of my being allowed to ride as a passenger and observer in a Boise Police Department vehicle for personal benefit, I do hereby release the City of Boise, the Boise Police Department, its officials, employees, agents, and assigns, individually from any and all civil liability including, but not limited to actions in tort, contracts and civil rights. I do further grant a general release for myself, my heirs and executors and waive, remise, and forever release the City of Boise and the Boise Police Department, its officials, employees, agents, and assigns from all claims which can or may ever be asserted as a result of injuries or damages, mental or physical, sustained by me while with the Boise Police Department or its officers, whether inside or outside the vehicle. I understand the terms of this waiver are contractual, legally binding, and are not mere recital.