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Board approves retirement resolution allowing sheriff's sidearm sale and badge donation to retiring detective
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution permitting the county to donate a retiring detective's badge and sell the county service sidearm to the officer for $1 in accordance with North Carolina statutes cited in the resolution.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners on July 14 approved a resolution authorizing the county sheriff to donate a retiring detective—s badge and to sell the officer—s service sidearm to the retiree for $1 under state law.
County staff introduced the resolution for Detective Shannon Smith, who is retiring after long service with the sheriff—s office. County counsel and staff referenced North Carolina statutes that permit donation of a badge and sale of a service sidearm to a retiring officer, subject to required permits or rendering the weapon inoperable if a permit is not secured.
Ms. Garner read the resolution aloud, which cited North Carolina General Statute section 20-187.2 for badge donation and GS 14-402 for sale/transfer requirements. The board approved the resolution by voice vote; the chair indicated a formal presentation of the resolution and equipment will occur at the retiree—s reception.
Ending note: The board authorized the sheriff—s office to proceed with the donation and $1 sale consistent with state law; no county funds were involved in the action.
