Citizens Academy Online Application

Citizen’s Academy Liability Waiver and Indemnity Agreement

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy (Sheriff’s Academy), I, my next of kin, personal representatives, and heirs hereby release Williamson County Government and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, their deputies, officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for any injury or damage I may suffer or sustain during my participation in all activities in the Sheriff’s Academy. I understand that participation in the Sheriff’s Academy can be hazardous and dangerous and that the conditions may be more hazardous and dangerous than I presently believe.

I agree to hold harmless, indemnify and release Williamson County Government and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, their agents, officers, deputies, and employees, from any and all loss, injury, liability, damage or cost I may incur or suffer due directly or indirectly from my participation in any and all activities of the Sheriff’s Academy whether caused by the negligence of Williamson County Government or the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, their officers, deputies, agents or employees. I hereby assume full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury, death, property damage, or otherwise resulting, directly or indirectly, from my participation in any and all activities of the Sheriff’s Academy. I agree that this Liability Waiver and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Tennessee.

I further release all employees, officers, deputies, representatives, or agents of Williamson County Government and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office from any claims whatsoever on account of first aid, medical treatment, or services rendered to me during my participation as a result of the Sheriff’s Academy.

I further state that I have carefully read the above agreement and I understand the contents contained herein and sign this agreement of my own free will.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND I AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ALL TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Permission to Conduct a Background Investigation

As an applicant for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Police Academy, I hereby authorize the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a criminal history background investigation, including convictions, pending charges, and outstanding warrants. I understand this this criminal history check is being conducted due to the nature of the classes given at the Citizen’s Police Academy.

I understand that all available police and criminal records will be checked and that the information will be used in determining eligibility of applicants for the Citizens’ Police Academy. All information is to remain confidential as required by state and federal statutes.