CUPD Ride Along Request 
Fill out each section of the form to request a ride along with CUPD.
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Email *
Do you want to ride with / shadow a police officer, a dispatcher, or a Residential Service Officer (RSO)? *
Reason for Ride Along Request *
Why do you want to ride with an officer / dispatcher / RSO?
Requested Date and Time of Ride Along *
List at least two dates and times that you would like to request. Please try to select from the following 4-hour blocks: 10 AM - 2 PM / 4 PM - 8 PM / 10 PM - 2 AM.

If you want to request something outside of those blocks of time, please request another block of time below (4-hour maximum).
Date of Most Recent CUPD Ride Along
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Full Name *
As shown on government-issued identification.  We only ask for information in accordance with state law and in order to complete a background check.
Date of Birth *
As shown on government-issued identification.  We only ask for information in accordance with state law and in order to complete a background check.
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Race *
As shown on government-issued identification.  We only ask for information in accordance with state law and in order to complete a background check.
Gender *
As shown on government-issued identification.  We only ask for information in accordance with state law and in order to complete a background check.
Height *
Weight *
Hair Color *
Eye Color *
State Identification / Driver's License Number
State Identification / Driver's License State
Local Address *
Phone Number *
Emergency Contact *
Fill out the name, address, phone number, and your relationship status of someone we can contact in case of an emergency.
Agreement assuming risk of injury or damage, waiver, and release of claims and indemnity *
LEGAL DOCUMENT - READ CAREFULLY

I have made a voluntary request to ride as a guest in a vehicle assigned to CUPD, and to accompany a member or members of the University Police during the performance of their official duties, or to observe the operations of CUPD within the confines of the University Police and Parking Services Building, and

WHEREAS, the Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate ("University") acting through the Chief of Police, CUPD, will consent to permitting a guest to travel in a vehicle assigned to their office and accompany members of the Department during performance of their duties, or to observe or participate in the operations of the CUPD within the confines of the CUPD, upon the conditions set forth hereafter; due to the public interest of having members of the community, including members of the press, educators and children's groups in the community, become familiar with the operations, duties and nature of CUPD.

THEREFORE, in consideration for the permission given to me to ride in a vehicle assigned to the CUPD and to accompany a member or members of said Department during the performance of their official duties, and/or observe or participate in the operations of the Police Department within the confines of the Police and Parking Services building, I do hereby agree:

1. That I am aware that the work of the CUPD is inherently dangerous and that I may be subjected to the risk of death or personal injury or damage to my property by accompanying a member or members of the Police Department during the performance of their official duties and that I freely, voluntarily, and with such knowledge, assume the risk of death or personal injury or property damage arising from or in any way connected with the use of weapons, assault, riot, breach of the peace, fire, explosion, gas, electrocution, or the escape of radioactive substances while accompanying a member or members of the Police Department during the performance of their official duties.

2. That the University, Chief of Police, CUPD, their employees and agents, and all members of CUPD, shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, damage, loss, or expense, either to me or to my property, incurred while riding in any vehicle assigned to CUPD or while accompanying any member or members of said department during the performance of their official duties, or observing or participating in the operations of the Police Department within the confines of the Police Department building, and resulting from any negligent act or omission on the part of any member of CUPD.

3. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the University, Chief of Police, CUPD, all members of CUPD, their employees and agents, and each of them, against any and all manner of actions, caused of actions, suits, debts, claims, demands or damages or liability or expense of every kind and nature incurred or arising by reason of any actual or claimed negligent or wrongful act or omission of mine while riding in any vehicle assigned to CUPD or while accompanying any member or members of said CUPD during the performance of their official duties, or observing or participating in the operations of the Police Department within the confines of the Police Department building.

4. I further acknowledge that I may have access to confidential information and agree that I will comply with the statutes of Colorado and all rules and regulations of CUPD regarding dissemination of any and all information, which I may acquire while working with CUPD. I may be called as a witness by the Department and/or the Defendant.

I hereby represent that I have carefully read and understand the contents of this document and sign the same of my own free will.
Parent or Guardian Consent
Please review and sign, if applicable.

I/we, the undersigned, represent that I/we are the legally appointed or natural guardian/guardians of the above person who is under the age of 18 years; that he/she has signed the foregoing document with our full knowledge and consent; and that I/we join in the execution of the same and agree to the terms thereof and do hereby bind myself/ourselves and independently agree to the same terms and provisions for myself/ourselves and my/our heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns.
Ride Along Expectations *
The CUPD Ride Along Program is being offered to you as a privilege by the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department. As a participant in the program, you are expected to adhere to the following:

1. You must sign a waiver of liability incorporated into the Ride Along Program request form (above). Persons under 18 years of age must have the form signed by a parent or guardian (also above). The signed waiver needs to be submitted at least one week prior to the requested ride along date. No one under the age of 16 may participate in the program.

2. Please arrive at CUPD on the day of your scheduled ride along 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. This will provide adequate time to complete any necessary forms and/or receive any required briefings. The address and phone number for CUPD is:

1050 Regent Drive
Boulder, CO 80309
(303) 492-6666

3. You will be notified by email when your ride is approved and scheduled.

4. You will be returned to the Police Department at the scheduled end of the ride along, barring any unforeseen circumstances. There is no guarantee that you can be returned to the Police Department exactly at the time the ride along is scheduled to end. If the ride along is terminated for some reason or you do not wish to complete the ride, you will be returned to the Police Department earlier than scheduled, if practical.

5. Riders should wear clothing suitable for contacting the public and in consideration of the weather conditions. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, exposed midriffs, cut off shorts, worn out jeans, high heels, and open-toed footwear are not acceptable. Clothing described as business casual is recommended.

6. Any video and/or audio recording is not permitted unless authorized by the Chief of Police.

7. You cannot interfere in the officer's / dispatcher's duties. Please hold any questions you may have until after the officer / dispatcher has completed the call for service or is no longer in contact with a victim, suspect, or witness. Please note that the officer may not be able to answer your questions at the time you ask and, due to privacy concerns, may not be able to fully answer your questions.

8. You may not engage in any police activity unless specifically directed by an officer and may not be armed - this includes pocketknives.

9. You may not leave the police car or talk with victims, suspects, or witnesses, or other persons contacted on calls for service unless directed to do so by the officer / dispatcher you are riding with.

10. You may ride only once every six (6) months. This gives an opportunity to others that may wish to participate.

11. You are riding in the capacity of an observer only. The officer is in complete control at all times.

12. During the ride along, you may witness events which will be introduced to the criminal justice system. You may be identified in a police report as a witness to the event. It is possible that you may be subpoenaed to testify in legal proceedings as to what you saw. Should you be subpoenaed, you are neither entitled to, nor will you receive, any compensation from CUPD or the University.

13. Failure to adhere to the above expectations will result in the termination of the ride along and may result in suspension of all future ride along requests.

I hereby represent that I have carefully read and understand the contents of this document and sign the same of my own free will.
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