LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 22-4240    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/23/2022 In control: Sheriff's Office
On agenda: 4/18/2022 Final action: 4/18/2022
Title: Vote on a request to approve to award a service weapon to retiring Lieutenant Joe Birchett.

Title

Vote on a request to approve to award a service weapon to retiring Lieutenant Joe Birchett.

Abstract

Action Requested:  Motion to surplus weapon and award the service weapon to Lieutenant Joe Birchett on the event of his retirement from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.

                     

Introduction & Background:  Lieutenant Joe Birchett has served over 27 years with the county.

                     

Discussion & Analysis:  In the past, on the event of a long serving, sworn officer’s retirement, their assigned service weapon, Glock 9mm, model 17, has been surplused and presented to them upon their retirement.  It is our desire to honor Lieutenant Joe Birchett’s service to Chatham County and it residents in this way.

 

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:

                     

Budgetary Impact:  This will have no effect on our operating budget.

                     

Recommendation:  Motion to surplus weapon and award the service weapon to Lieutenant Joe Birchett on the event of his retirement from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.