§ 31.06 RETENTION OF SERVICE WEAPON.

   (A)   If an eligible employee of the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department retires after at least 20 years of service, the employee may:

      (1)   Retain the employee’s issued service weapon; and

      (2)   Receive a “retired” badge in recognition of the employee’s service to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department and the public.

   (B)   Upon an eligible employee’s retirement, the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department shall issue to the employee an identification card that:

      (1)   Gives the employee’s name and rank;

      (2)   Signifies that the employee is retired; and

      (3)   Notes the employee’s authority to retain the employee’s service weapon.

   (C)   For purposes of this section, an ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE is an employee who has:

      (1)   Had at least 20 years of service with the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department;

      (2)   Completed all necessary training required for the issuance of a service weapon; and

      (3)   Retired in good standing from the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department.

(BC Ord. 2013-005, passed 3-5-13)