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Adopt a Resolution to Award a Service Sidearm to a Retiring Police Officer
PURPOSE: Police Lieutenant Michael Metz will retire from the Town of Carrboro Police Department on February 1, 2024, after 25 years of service with the Town. The Police Department would like to award Lieutenant Metz his service sidearm to recognize his dedication to duty and his service to the Town of Carrboro. The Town Council is requested to adopt by resolution Town staff’s recommendation to award the service side arm to Lieutenant Michael Metz.
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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: Lieutenant Metz, a certified law enforcement officer in North Carolina, is retiring from the Carrboro Police Department. Under NCGS 20-187.2, retiring officers have the right to request to purchase their service weapon from the Town. Lieutenant Metz has chosen to exercise this right and has requested to purchase his on-duty handgun. Historically, the Carrboro Town Council has awarded retiring officers their service sidearms free of charge as a token of appreciation for their service.
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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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