Hold Harmless Agreement - Broward Sheriff's Office

HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Civilian Mounted Posse
Date:_______________
I, ________________________________, being 18 years of age or older, do hereby
request permission from the Broward Sheriff's Office (hereinafter referred to as "BSO") to
participate in the BSO Civilian Mounted Posse, subject to the following conditions:
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If permission is granted, I agree to obey all instructions, orders, or commands given to
me by any BSO employee during the period of my participation. I understand that such
instructions, orders, and commands are for my safety and protection.
I am fully aware of and appreciate the fact that, as a participant in the Civilian
Mounted Posse, I may experience or encounter many of the dangers associated with law
enforcement work including, but not limited to, vehicle accidents and altercations with
dangerous individuals. I fully realize and appreciate the fact that such dangers may result in
physical harm, injury, or death to myself. I knowingly, willingly and voluntarily accept any and
all risks associated with such dangers. In assuming such risks, I agree not to bring a lawsuit or
cause of action against BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County, his directors, officers, deputies,
employees, agents, representatives, volunteers and/or servants for any physical harm, injury
or death to myself, as a result of my participation in the Civilian Mounted Posse even if
attributed to the negligence, actions or inactions of BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County, his
directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers or servants.
I understand that this Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement includes any and all
claims based on the negligence, actions or inactions of BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County,
his directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers or servants
and covers bodily injury and property damage, whether suffered by me or another person.
I agree to indemnify from any liability and save harmless BSO, the Sheriff of Broward
County, his directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers and
servants against liability arising from any claim, cause of action, or lawsuit brought against the
BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County, his directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents,
representatives, volunteers or servants as a result of my participation in the Civilian Mounted
Posse, even if attributed to the negligence, actions or inactions of BSO, the Sheriff of Broward
County, his directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers or
servants.
In consideration of my acceptance into the Civilian Mounted Posse, I, the
undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and
administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for losses and damages I may
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have against BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County, his directors, officers, deputies, employees,
agents, representatives, volunteers and/or servants from liability arising from my participation
in the Civilian Mounted Posse even if attributed to the negligence, actions or inactions of BSO,
the Sheriff of Broward County, his directors, officers, deputies, employees, agents,
representatives, volunteers or servants.
_____ I further understand and agree that BSO is an “equine activity sponsor”, and that as
such BSO shall not be liable for injury or death to myself resulting from the inherent risks of
equine activities and that neither myself nor any of my representatives, heirs, or assigns, shall
have any claim against BSO, the Sheriff of Broward County, his directors, officers, deputies,
employees, agents, representatives, volunteers and/or servants, for injury, loss, damage, or
death of myself resulting from any of the inherent risks of equine activities, notwithstanding the
exceptions to liability described in Florida Statutes §773.03, which I hereby knowingly and
voluntarily waive and disclaim.
I further agree that I am to act only as an observer and will not become involved in any
way as an active participant in any law enforcement activity. It is further agreed that as an
observer, I will not carry a firearm, knife or other weapon.
I acknowledge that the above stated provisions are applicable, without exception, to all
participants including those that are law enforcement officers.
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Participant's Name (Print in Full)
______ _________________________
Participant's Signature
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Participant's Street Address
_______________________ __________ (_______)__________________
City State Phone Number
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