(A) Upon retirement after a minimum of ten years of service, a County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy shall be given ownership of his or her department sidearm without charge if he or she:
(1) Is retiring in good standing and under honorable circumstances; and
(2) Is legally permitted to possess a firearm under Indiana law.
(B) Such transfer shall be in recognition of and appreciation for the Reserve Deputy’s dedicated service to the county.
(C) The Board hereby delegates to the County Sheriff the authority to:
(1) Determine whether the retiring Reserve Deputy is in all respects qualified for this recognition; and
(2) The authority to sign all documents and comply with all laws necessary to effect legal transfer of the sidearm.
(Ord. 2016 BCCO-40, passed 11-7-16)