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Board approves retired lieutenant's purchase of service weapon for $1, sheriff requested
Summary
Sheriff Turner asked the board to allow retired Lieutenant Roy Lane to buy his service weapon for $1 under state code; the board approved the request by motion and voice vote at the meeting.
Sheriff Turner requested the board authorize the purchase of a service weapon by retired Lieutenant Roy Lane for $1, invoking the provision in Virginia code that permits such sales to retired officers.
Supervisor Pierce moved to approve the sale and a second was given; the board voted in favor by voice vote and the motion carried. No further contract or ordinance change was required; the action was a one‑time approval under the cited statutory provision.
Sheriff Turner also promoted National Night Out and said the department would host a small ceremony recognizing recent academy graduates.
