Ottawa, OH · Putnam County
Ride Along Application and Liability Waiver
Civilian participants complete this application and liability waiver to request a ride along with a sworn Ottawa police officer.
What this form is
Civilian personnel must complete this application to participate in a ride along with a sworn police officer. It asks for identifying, employment, and emergency contact information, and includes a release of liability and program rules. Before authorization, the applicant must present the application with at least two forms of identification, including at least one government-issued photo ID.
Who needs it
Civilian personnel seeking to participate in a ride along with a sworn Ottawa police officer must complete and present this application.
How to submit it
Present the completed application with at least two forms of identification, including one government-issued photo ID, before authorization is completed.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the rider signs and dates it, and the arranging officer and a witness also sign.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Ride Along Application and Liability Waiver PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested personal, driver's license, address, employment, arrest, and emergency contact information.
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Sign and Date the Form
Sign and date the rider section; the arranging officer and a witness also sign.
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Gather Identification
Prepare at least two forms of identification, including at least one government-issued photo ID.
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Present the Application
Present the application with the identification before authorization is completed.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Ride Along Application and Liability Waiver?
- Civilian personnel seeking to participate in a ride along with a sworn police officer complete the application and liability waiver.
- What identification must I present?
- Present at least two forms of identification with the application before authorization is completed. At least one must be government-issued photo identification.
- Do I need a notary for the Ride Along Application and Liability Waiver?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The rider signs and dates it, and the arranging officer and a witness also sign.
- How do I submit the Ride Along Application and Liability Waiver?
- Present the completed application with at least two forms of identification, including at least one government-issued photo ID, before authorization is completed.