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Whitefish Police Department 275 Flathead Avenue Whitefish, MT 59937 (406) 863-2420 WAIVER OF LIABILITY JUVENILE The undersigned specifically requests to be an observer of police activities and specifically requests to ride in a police vehicle with a Whitefish Police Officer. The undersigned and his/her parent or Guardian, affirms that he/she is free of any criminal convictions and agrees to waive all claims of liability and to hold harmless the City of Whitefish, the Whitefish Police Department and/or any employee of the Whitefish Police Department, for any incident or injury occurring during the time that the undersigned is engaged in observing the Whitefish Police Department's official duties, by participation in what is known as a "ride-along" or "job shadow." The involved officer, must have spoken PERSONALLY with the parent or guardian prior to the "ride-along" and obtained verification of parent or guardian's knowledge of and authorization for, the "ride-along." The undersigned WILL NOT carry on his/her person, any police equipment of any kind, including but not limited to; hand guns, hand cuffs, defense sprays, batons, etc. The undersigned WILL remain inside the patrol car at all times, unless otherwise directed by the officer. He/she may then only stand RIGHT NEXT TO the patrol car, in order to better observe the actions of the officer. Name Address Telephone Date of ride-along Signature Parent or Guardian/Verified Involved Officer Chief of Police/Supervisor