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Home>Volunteer Programs>Citizens Academy>Citizen’s Academy Application

Citizen’s Academy Application

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  • Permission to Conduct Background Check

  • I hereby authorize the Linn County Sheriff's Office, the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and their agents to access my criminal history and motor vehicle records, including, but not limited to arrests, warrants, convictions, and disposition of charges.

    I understand that these matters are confidential and I give my full release and agreement to the Linn County Sheriff's Office to use LEDS and DMV information to determine my eligibility for acceptance into the Citizen Academy.

    The Linn County Sheriff's Office shall make all reasonable efforts to keep this information confidential. However, I release the Linn County Sheriff's Office, LEDS and DMV from liability concerning the release of information.

  • Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement

  • I, in consideration for the privilege of participation in the Linn County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy recognize such activity involves inherent risks and dangers. I do hereby agree to assume all risks associated with participation in the Citizen Academy hosted and conducted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

    I have reviewed the job description and meet the minimum requirements to participate in the Citizen Academy.

    I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Linn County, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct, actions or performance as a participant in the Citizen Academy with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to damage or injury to persons or property including without limitation attorney fees and expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of Linn County, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

  • Signature and Certification

  • I have read the entire text of this application and understand it completely. The statements I have made are correct and true. I understand that making false statements on this application is a crime. If I have made false statements in this application, I am subject to prosecution and my application will automatically be denied or revoked.
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1115 Jackson St. SE
Albany, OR 97322
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