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Ride Along ApplicationCITY OF FRIDLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT RIDE ALONG PROGRAM APPLICATION Updated: November 7, 2024 City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program Program Eligibility Applicants for the ride along program must meet one of the following criteria to participate in the program: 1.Currently reside in the City of Fridley. 2.Be a member of a civic organization located within the City of Fridley. 3.Be employed by the City of Fridley in a position that would be facilitated by knowledge of departmental procedures and functions. 4.Be a police employee applicant with the City of Fridley Police Department. 5.Be employed in the public safety field with a city, county, state or federal department or agency. 6.Be enrolled as a student in an accredited law enforcement program or related field of study. 7.Be a law enforcement explorer scout with the City of Fridley Police Department. 8.Be a member of the family of an employee of this department. 9.Demonstrate a special interest for participation that would benefit the police department, city government, or its citizens. Prior approval of the patrol lieutenant or sergeant is required. Application Procedure Adult Applicants •Applicants must complete a ride along program application and submit the completed application to the police department at least five (5) business days prior to the expected ride along date. •Do NOT sign the waiver section of the application. You will be required to sign this section in the presence of a police officer when you report for your ride along. •You must have your driver’s license or other valid photo identification with you when you report for your ride along. Juvenile Applicants •You must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the program (14 years of age for law enforcement explorer scouts of the Fridley Police Department). •Follow all application instructions and have your parent/guardian sign the waiver section on page 5 prior to submitting the application. The ride along coordinator will call your parent/guardian to verify their approval of your ride along. •When you arrive for your ride along you will be asked to sign the waiver section in the presence of a police officer. Once you have completed ALL sections, return the entire application packet to: Fridley Police Department, 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432 If you have any questions, please call (763) 572-3629 Page 2 of 11 City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program Page 3 of 11 To the ride along applicant: You are required to complete this application form after reading the rules and regulations on page 4 of the application packet. By signing this application you acknowledge that you have read, understand and are willing to comply with these rules and regulations. You will be required to sign the waiver section on page 5 in the presence of a police officer when you report for your ride along. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must cosign this page of the application indicating they too have read, understand and agree with the conditions placed on page 5 prior to turning the application into the department. Your parent/guardian will be telephoned prior to your ride along to verify their approval. You will have to sign the waiver section on page 5 in the presence of a police officer when you report for your ride along. No application will be processed unless all the required information is provided and you have signed the bottom of this page. Once your application has been processed you will be contacted prior to your request ride along date by telephone or by email and informed if your application has been approved. This is a voluntary program conducted in the interest of public enlightenment. The police department reserves the right to limit or exclude any person from participation in this program when it is deemed by the department that the person’s participation would not be in the best interest of the police department, of any of its individual members, or the public, or when it might reasonably be construed that a conflict of interest may exist between the applicant and the police department or its mission. Full Name (First, Middle, Last)Date of Birth HOME ADDRESS-IF STUDENT, LOCAL ADDRESS HOME (LOCAL) PHONE NUMBER CIVIC ORGANIZATION, CITY BUSINESS, PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY, SCHOOL, OR EXPLORER POST REPRESENTED WORK PHONE NUMBER USING THE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM PAGE 2 OF THE APPLICATION, INDICIATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY GROUP NUMBER IN THE BOX TO THE RIGHT REASON YOU REQUEST TO RIDE DATE YOU REQUEST TO RIDE HOURS OF RIDE REQUESTED (4 HOURS ONLY) SPECIFIC OFFICER YOU WANT TO RIDE WITH? PREVIOUS RIDE WITH THIS DEPT? □ YES □ NO (GENERALLY, YOU ARE LIMITED TO 2 RIDES PER CALENDER YEAR) NUMBER OF RIDES DATE OF LAST RIDE EVER BEEN REFUSED PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM? □ YES □ NO (IF YES, CONTACT PATROL LIEUTENANT) ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY POTENTIAL LEGAL PROCESS ARISING FROM □ YES ANY TRAFFIC OR CRIMINAL MATTER AS A □ NO DEFENDANT, PLANTIFF, OR WITNESS? IF YES, EXPLAIN EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE: YOUR SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN (FOR PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program Page 4 of 11 RIDE ALONG PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS 1.On the date of your ride along you must report to the City of Fridley Police Department at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride along time. 2.You must bring your driver’s license or other photo identification with you when you report for your ride along. Juveniles who report with their parent/guardian do not have to bring such identification; only their parent/guardian needs identification. 3.Attire is business casual. NO shorts, tank tops, sandals. Shoes are required. Make sure you bring appropriate outerwear based on weather and temperature. 4.The shift supervisor or patrol lieutenant will designate with whom you will ride. 5.The shift supervisor may terminate your ride along at any time if in their opinion your continued participation presents an undue risk, or your conduct, deportment or sobriety is such that your continued participation is not in the best interests of the department. A complete report will be forwarded to the patrol lieutenant of the reasons for termination. 6.Extensions of ride along time limits may be made with the approval of the shift supervisor. 7.You are prohibited from carrying with you during the ride along any flashlight, camera, any type of radio, tape recorder or player, binoculars, or any similar device. With the exception of off- duty licensed police officers, participants including holders of carry permits, are prohibited from carrying any weapon, personal chemical protection device, or restraining device of any kind. Video and/or audio recording at any time during the ride along is strictly prohibited. 8.Participants are observers. You will not exit the police vehicle during any police activity unless directed to do so by a police officer. You will refrain from direct involvement in police functions or conversations with violators, suspects, arrestees, witnesses, complainants, or other members of the public encountered during the course of the officer duties of the police officer with whom you are riding. 9.You may be asked to temporarily interrupt your ride along during hazardous or unusual circumstances. You will immediately comply with such requests and otherwise obey the directions of the police officer with whom you are riding. I have read and understand the above rules and regulations: _______________________________________ Applicant’s Signature City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program WAIVER OF CIVIL LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT In consideration of the City of Fridley Police Department of Fridley, Minnesota (hereinafter “Police Department”) granting me permission to accompany a member of the Police Department as an observer in the ride along program, I hereby waive any and all rights and claims of liability for damages, losses, personal injuries or death which I might suffer, sustain or cause while participating in the ride along program. I further waive any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, or suits at law or equity of whatever nature which I have or may hereafter acquire against the City of Fridley, its Police Department, its elected officials, officers, agents or employees, as a result of my voluntary participation in the ride along program; and I hereby hold harmless such person and entities. In the event that a demand or claim, whether groundless or otherwise is made against the entities and or persons set forth herein, I agree to indemnify those persons and/or entities for all damages, attorney fees and cost incurred in defending said demand or claim. I further agree to comply with all rules and regulations of the ride along program and any instructions or orders issued by member of the Police Department in connection with the ride along program. I certify that I am aware of the potential risk involved in accompanying a police officer during the performance of their duties. You will be required to sign this waiver in the presence of a police officer when you report for your ride along. Please ensure you have your driver’s license or other form of photo identification with you when you report for your ride along. I hereby acknowledge that I fully understand the consequences of this waiver and that it is a voluntary and intelligent act on my part. _________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ Signature Printed Name Date IF APPLICANT IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE THE BELOW SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING APPLICATION I am the parent/legal guardian of ____________________ who is requesting to participate in a ride along program of the City of Fridley Police Department. I hereby give my permission for this ride along and agree to all of the terms set forth in the ride along application. _________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ Signature Printed Name Date Daytime Phone Number: ___________________________________ Page 5 of 11 City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program Page 6 of 11 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONSENT/RELEASE As an applicant for the ride along program with the City of Fridley, I hereby give my informed consent for a personal background investigation to be conducted by the Fridley Police Department in accordance with Fridley City Code Chapter 8. The background investigation shall involve me, including information relating to offenses which may have occurred when I was a juvenile. The information derived from the background investigation shall be used in the determination of whether my application is to be approved. I understand that I am under no legal obligation to consent to such investigation buy my refusal to so consent may be the basis for denying my application. I affirm that the information I provided on this form is true and correct. I hereby release the City of Fridley from any and all actions and causes of action, of any kind and nature whatsoever, past, present and future, arising out of the release of information obtained with this consent. This authorization shall be valid for sixty (60) days from the date of signature, but I reserve the right to cancel the authorization by providing written notice to the City. TENNESSEN WARNING: In connection with your application, the City has asked that you provide information about yourself which may be classified as private, confidential, nonpublic, or protected nonpublic under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. This means that this data is not ordinarily available to the general public. Accordingly, the City is required to inform you of the following: 1. The purpose and intended use of the information requested is to determine your eligibility for the license or position sought. 2. You are not legally obligated to supply the requested information. 3. The consequence of supplying the requested information is that the information or further investigation could cause your application to be denied. 4. A criminal charge, arrest, or conviction will not necessarily be a disqualifier unless the crime(s) for which convicted relate directly to the license or employment sought, as per Minnesota Statute 364.03. However, failure to reveal the requested criminal information will be considered falsification of the application and may be used as grounds for denial of the application. 5. Other government agencies necessary to process your application are authorized to receive the information provided. 6. The City may be required by law to furnish some of this information to other government agencies. The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the contents of this notice. _____________________ ____________________________ ______________________ Signature Printed Name Date ***DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SECTION*** Portals Query: QWI Purpose Code: C Attn Field: Supervisors Last Name/Ride Along Criminal History Completed By: __________________________Date: ____________________ CJIS Security and Privacy Training Basic User Welcome to the CJIS Security and Privacy Training! This training is designed for all individuals with unescorted access to a physically secure location. This training will cover the following topics: Introduction What is CJI? Proper Access, Use, & Dissemination of CJI Physical Security Incident Response Conclusion Optional Confirmation Addendum Introduction Security and Privacy Training All personnel whose duties require them to have unescorted access to a physically secure location that processes or stores Criminal Justice Information (CJI) must complete security and privacy training. The FBI CJIS Security Policy requires that all personnel fitting the above criteria must complete this training: Before authorizing access to the system, information, or performing assigned duties Every year after the initial training What is CJI? In the United States, the individual right to privacy is protected by the US Constitution. The Privacy Act of 1974 further protects personal privacy from misuse by regulating the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information by criminal justice agencies. Criminal Justice Information Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is the term used to refer to all of the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division provided data necessary for law enforcement and civil agencies to perform their work. CJI can include any of the following types of data: Biometric (e.g., DNA, fingerprints) Identity History Biographic (e.g., evidence tying someone to a specific crime) Property (e.g., a gun used in a crime) Case History (e.g., stolen cars, missing persons) The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a computerized database of CJI available to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Other Types of CJI Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)CHRI is arrest-based data and any derivative information from that record (e.g., descriptive data, sentencing data, conviction status, etc.). Page 7 of 11 NCIC Restricted Files The majority of the data obtained from NCIC are restricted files. They are protected as CHRI and includes Gang Files, Threat Screening Center Files, Supervised Release Files, National Sex Offender Registry Files, Historical Protection Order Files, Identity Theft Files, Protective Interest Files, Violent Person Files, NICS Denied Transactions Files, and Person With Information (PWI) data in the Missing Person Files. NCIC Non-Restricted Files All NCIC files which cannot be classified as CHRI or as an NCIC Restricted File are non-restricted. Proper Access, Use, & Dissemination of CJI Note: This section applies to the access, use, and dissemination of Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), NCIC Restricted Files Information, and NCIC Non-Restricted Files Information Penalties. System Use Notification A system use notification is a message displayed on information systems prior to accessing CJI, informing potential users of various usages and monitoring rules. If your duties require you to use systems which are adjacent to Criminal Justice Information systems, you may encounter this message. If you see this message, do not continue past this point as your CJIS Security authorization does not include accessing or viewing CJI. Access, Use, & Dissemination Penalties Unauthorized requests, receipt, release, interception, dissemination, or discussion of CJI is a serious violation and may result in the following: Criminal prosecution Termination of employment Personnel Sanctions Agencies must have a formal sanctions process for personnel failing to comply with established information security policies and procedures. The agency will perform a formal disciplinary process for any personnel who fail to comply with the security policies and procedures. Continued misuse of CJI could result in an agency being denied access until the violations have been corrected. Physical Security The areas that process or store Criminal Justice Information (CJI) should be physically secure to prevent unauthorized access. Physical Access Authorizations To ensure physical security and prevent unauthorized access to physically secure areas, agencies must: Develop and maintain a list of individuals with authorized access to the physically secure location Issue authorization credentials (e.g., ID badges, identification cards, etc.) for access to the physically secure location Physical Access Control All access points to a physically secure location must be controlled, and individual access authorizations should be verified before granting access. Page 8 of 11 Physical Controls Physical controls include: Physical Access Devices Security devices (e.g., keyed locks, digital locks, biometric readers, card readers, etc.) should be used to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the secure area. Locks or entry codes should be changed in the event that keys are lost, entry codes are compromised, or users possessing keys or combinations are transferred or terminated. Monitoring Physical Access Agencies should monitor physical access to physically secure locations to detect and respond to security incidents. Examples of physical access monitoring include the employment of guards, video surveillance cameras, and sensor devices. Visitor Control Visitors should be escorted at all times, and any activity within the physically secure location should be monitored. Records of visitor access should be kept for one year and should include the name and organization of the visitor, signature, forms of identification, date of access, entry and departure times, purpose of visit, and the name and organization of individual being visited. It is the responsibility of all personnel to help ensure that these areas stay secure. Be aware of the physical security precautions in place and follow these safety measures at all times. Incident Response Security Incidents A security incident is a violation of the CJIS Security Policy that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of CJI. Incident Response Training Incident Response Training must be provided as part of the required security and privacy training. Users should be trained in identifying and reporting suspicious activities from external and internal sources. Subsequent training must be provided annually and when required by system changes. Reporting Security Events Report any incidents or unusual activity to your agency contact, Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), or Information Security Officer (ISO) immediately. Be sure to note the date, location, and description of the incident. All personnel are required to report any suspected incident, regardless of how minor it might seem. Conclusion Thank you for reviewing the CJIS Security and Privacy Training! As a reminder, this training must be completed every year to remain compliant with the FBI CJIS Security Policy. Questions If you have any questions regarding the CJIS Security Policy or the expected behavior around Criminal Justice Information (CJI), talk to your Agency Contact or Local Agency Security Officer (LASO) for further information. Next Steps Depending on your , there may be additional training and/or a test to complete your certification. Page 9 of 11 Confirmation Addendum If directed to do so by your administrator, print this page and initial next to each item below to acknowledge that you agree to each statement. Then legibly print your full name and sign your name Note: Only print and sign this document if directed to do so by your administrator. _____ I confirm that I read and understand the training above. _____ I understand that I am not authorized to access, read, handle, or discuss Criminal Justice Information. _____ I understand that unauthorized access, handling, or discussion of Criminal Justice Information could result in criminal prosecution and/or termination of employment. ______________________________________________ Print Name ______________________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Page 10 of 11 City of Fridley Police Ride Along Program Page 11 of 11 TO: ______________________________ Shift Supervisor ______________________________ Ride Along Applicant ______________________________ Police Officer The above named applicant has requested to participate in a ride along program □ with the above named officer or □ with an officer of your choosing. EITHER THE PATROL LIEUTENANT OR SHIFT SUPERVISOR MAY APPROVE APPLICATIONS: Patrol Lieutenant ______________________________ □ Approval □ Denial Shift Supervisor ______________________________ □ Approval □ Denial If the ride along applicant is approved to participate in the ride along program, the shift supervisor or officer assigned should contact the applicant to arrange or verify the date and time of the ride along. If the ride along applicant is not approved to participate in the ride along program, indicate the reason for refusing the applicant: VERIFICATION OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION The above named ride along participant: □ Rode with Officer ____________________ from __________ to ________ hours. □ Cancelled or Did Not Appear (circle one) for scheduled ride along. □ Had their ride along terminated. State reason of terminati on: ______________________________________________________________________________ DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE - FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY