Waiver and Indemnification Agreement I understand and agree that the filing of this application in no way obligates the city of Littleton police department to allow my entry into the Citizen Academy. If, after a background check, I am accepted, this agreement shall be in full force and effect. I hereby agree that I am healthy and physically fit and capable to participate in the Citizen Academy ("Academy") in the city he city of Littleton, Colorado, (the "City" presented by the Littleton Police Department. I understand that participating in the Academy will expose me to certain risks. I hereby assume all risks associated with attendance and participation in the Academy. These risks include. but may not necessarily be limited to, physical harm resulting from physical contact with other participants or police officers in various physical activities which are being offered. I state that I understand that a portion of the Academy involves physical exercises, such as, but not limited to, handcuffing, resisting arrest, take downs, etc. I further state that I understand that participation in these physical exercises is totally voluntary on my part and if I choose to participate in any or all of such exercise, that I am doing so at my own risk. I also understand and agree that as a participant in the Academy, I am not an employee or agent of the City of Littleton Police Department, nor am I being given any police authority. I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, successors and assigns, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Littleton and the City’s Police Department, their officers, agents and employees, from any loss, damage or expense sustained or incurred by me, my heirs, successors or assigns, arising from any claims, cause of action or liability, whether brought by me, anyone acting on my behalf, or by anyone" else because of conduct attributed to me. If litigation becomes necessary and is related to this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable attorney’s fees.