Coppin State University Police Department Internship Program
POLICE RIDE-A-LONG PROGRAM REQUEST FORM AND
WAIVER
I, the
undersigned,
hereby
have voluntarily elected to ride as a passenger
in
a
Departmental vehicle
of the Coppin State University Police
Department, a t such times and in
such areas as may be approved by the Chief of Police or his
designated
representative. I understand that
the police vehicle will be engaged in normal police patrol and law
enforcement
activities, some of
which may be dangerous and expose passengers to risk or harm. I acknowledge this risk of
harm
and
voluntarily accept it, hereby releasing the Coppin State University, the Coppin State University Police
Department,
the
individual officers and employees of the Coppin State University from any liability
which might result from
my
Participation in this program. I give permission to have my background
checked for criminal history.
WHEREAS, the undersigned desires to do so at his own risk and recognizing the possible and inherent
danger to his person and property resulting therefrom; and
WHEREAS, the Coppin State University and the State of Maryland does not wish to be liable for any
damages arising from personal injuries and/or property damage sustained;
NOW, THERFORE in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the
undersigned does hereby, for himself (or herself), his wife, (or husband), heirs, executor or administrator, and
personal representatives:
I, assume full responsibility for any personal injury or damage to his person or property which may occur,
directly, or indirectly, while in, on or about any such Police Department vehicle, the Police Department
premises or any part thereof at the Coppin State University Police Department Headquarters Building or the
Baltimore City Courthouse, or at any of the several District station houses of the Baltimore Police
Department, or while accompanying any Coppin State University Police Officer in the performance of their
duties.
2. Fully and forever release and discharge Coppin State University and the State of Maryland, its agents and
employees, from any and all claims, demands, damages rights of action, or causes of action, present or
future, whether the same be known, anticipated or un- anticipated, resulting from or arising out of the
undersigned's being in, on or about any such Police Department vehicle, or at any or all of the premises and
places aforesaid, or while accompanying any police officers of Coppin State University aforesaid:
3. Indemnify and hold harmless the Coppin State University and the State of Maryland, its agents and
employees, for any acts or conduct of the undersigned of whatever kind or nature Whatsoever, while in, on or
about any such Police Department Vehicle, or at any or all of the premises and places aforesaid, or while
accompanying any such police officer as aforesaid;
4. Agree to defend and to pay any costs or attorney's fees as a result of any action brought by or against
Coppin State University or the State of Maryland, its agents and employees, for any acts or conduct of the
undersigned of whatever kind or nature whatsoever, while in, on or about any such Police Department
vehicles, or at any or all of the premises and places aforesaid, or while accompanying any such police
officer as aforesaid; and