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FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Ride-Along Program

RIDER’S INFORMATION

Instructions for Participants(Riders) in the Ride-Along Program

Please read carefully. Your signature on this form signifies that you agree to adhere to the following conditions.

1. All Persons riding with officers of the City of Florence Police Department should be dressed in a presentable manner. The following is a list of acceptable dress:

  • Females – Casual business and shoes. NO DRESSES or SHORTS.
  • Males – Casual business and shoes. NO SLEEVELESS SHIRTS OR SHORTS. If the person riding is not dressed satisfactorily, the officer and/or their supervisor have the right to refuse or terminate the ride-along.

2. Persons riding are under the complete control of the officer at all times.

3. The rider shall not leave the police vehicle at the scene of any police activity or participate in any police activity unless directly requested by the officer.

4. Riders shall not converse with prisoners, suspects, victims, witnesses, or any other person contacted on police business unless requested by the officer.

5. Riders shall not interfere with the officer’s activities at any time. Although encouraged to ask questions regarding procedures and activities, it must be done at the appropriate time.

6. The shift supervisor will assign the rider to a “Host” officer for the Ride-Along.

7. The shift supervisor also may refuse the rider the opportunity to ride on any given day based on extenuating circumstances related to work conditions: shift shortage, weather conditions, etc...

8. Riders are allowed to ride three (3) times in a calendar year and not more than one (1) time during the same month. This requirement does not apply to Citizens Academy Graduates, active police officers from other agencies/departments, police officer’s spouse (Spouses do not ride with their own spouse), or Chaplains.