Disclaimer and Release of Liability
(Please Read Carefully) It is requested that the University of North Georgia Police Department, a division of the Department of Public Safety, supply officers for special security for the event listed below. It is understood that the work to be done must be coordinated through the Chief of Police or his designee. Appropriate arrangements will be made through this office to insure that each officer is properly equipped and informed of his/her duties and responsibilities as related to the event. It is understood that the officer(s) working the event are employees of the Police Department and remain under their supervision and control. Any questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Poole at 706-864-1500.
It will be understood that UNG Police Officers will not participate in determining if someone is under the influence or has consumed alcoholic beverages at the direction of the requesting organization or person. The officer(s) will not check identification for the purposes of determining if someone is of age to drink alcohol. This action will only be performed at the discretion of the officer while adhering to the policies and procedures set forth by the UNG Police Department in the officer’s normal duties. Compensation for each officer will be paid by the sponsor of the event at the rate of $42.00 per officer per hour. If the event is less than 3 hours, there will be a minimum fee of $100 per officer.
After the event, actual hours to be compensated will be confirmed by the UNG Police Department and the officer/s will be compensated by the requester. If the requester originates from a department or unit of the University of North Georgia, the department or unit will be directly charged for the service. Requests for officers must be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Making a request for police officer(s) does not guarantee an officer will be provided. If the UNG Police Department is unable to provide the requested number of officers, a notification will be made to the requester no later than 5 business days after receipt of the request.
If an event is canceled and an officer is no longer needed, the requester must notify the UNG Police Department with in 48 HRS prior to the event. If notice of cancellation has not been made within 48 HRS, the requester will be billed half the total cost of the officer.
The undersigned participant hereby waives liability, releases and forever discharges UNG, the UNG Police Department, a division of the Department of Public Safety, and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, its members individually, its officers, agents, or employees from any and all demands, rights, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, damage to property, and the consequences thereof, including death, resulting from my voluntary participation in or in any way connected with such activities.
I further covenant and agree that for the sole consideration stated above I will not sue UNG, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, its members individually, its officers, agents, or employees for any claim for damages arising or growing out of my voluntary participation in such activities.
I understand that the acceptance of this Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue UNG or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or any agent or employee thereof, shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or in part, of sovereign or official immunity by said Board, its members, officers, agents, and employees. *