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Adopt a Resolution to Award a Service Sidearm to a Retiring Police Officer
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to acknowledge the retirement of Police Captain Tony Frye from the Town of Carrboro Police Department on April 1, 2024, following 20 years of service with the Town and over 25 years in law enforcement. The Police Department proposes to honor Captain Frye's dedication to duty and his contributions to the Town of Carrboro by presenting him with his service sidearm. The Town Council is asked to consider and adopt, through resolution, the recommendation of Town staff to award the service sidearm to Captain Tony Frye.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chief Chris Atack, 919-918-7407, catack@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
This item involves retirement policies for sworn police department employees.
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Information
INFORMATION: Captain Frye, a certified law enforcement officer in North Carolina, is retiring from the Carrboro Police Department. According to NCGS 20-187.2, retiring officers are entitled to request to purchase their service weapon from the Town. Captain Frye has opted to exercise this right and has submitted a request to purchase his on-duty handgun. In the past, the Carrboro Town Council has honored retiring officers by granting them their service sidearms at no cost, as a gesture of gratitude for their service. This practice aligns with the policy established by the Council on January 30, 2024.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: The value of the service weapon is $250.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council approve the attached resolution.
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