Grass Valley, CA · Nevada County
Police Ride-Along Agreement and Waiver
This request and waiver is for people seeking permission to ride as observers with Grass Valley Police Department officers during official duties.
What this form is
Use this document to request a police ride-along and acknowledge the risks of observing officers during official duties. It asks for the applicant’s contact and identification details, desired watch, and reason for applying, and includes a waiver and release of claims. Applicants ages 16 to 18 must also have a parent or guardian sign. The department reviews the application and contacts the applicant.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting permission to ride as an observer in a Grass Valley Police Department vehicle or accompany officers during official duties needs this document.
How to submit it
The form lists the Grass Valley Police Department at 129 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945, and provides the phone number (530) 477-4600.
About notarization
This ride-along request is signed and dated without a notary; applicants ages 16 to 18 also need a parent or guardian signature.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Grass Valley Police Department ride-along request and waiver.
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Complete The Request
Fill in your contact and identification details, select a desired watch, and give your reason for applying.
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Sign The Waiver
Read the waiver and sign and date the form. Applicants ages 16 to 18 need a parent or guardian signature.
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Submit To The Police Department
Use the department address printed on the form: 129 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Grass Valley ride-along request?
- A person who is not a law enforcement department member, employee, or agent may request permission to ride as an observer or accompany officers on duty.
- What information does the ride-along form ask for?
- It asks for the rider’s name, license number, date of birth, age, address, phone number, reason for applying, and desired watch. A parent or guardian must sign for applicants ages 16 to 18.
- Do I need a notary for the Grass Valley ride-along agreement?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the request without a notary. Applicants ages 16 to 18 also need a parent or guardian signature.
- How do I submit the Grass Valley ride-along request?
- The form lists the Grass Valley Police Department at 129 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945. It also gives the department phone number, (530) 477-4600.
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This Police Ride-Along Agreement and Waiver doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Grass Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
