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A Request to Adopt a Resolution to Award a Service Sidearm to a Retiring Police Officer
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution to award the service side arm to Lieutenant Willie Quick. Police Lieutenant Willie Quick will retire from the Town of Carrboro Police Department on July 1, 2023 after approximately 10 years of service with the Town and 30 years of total law enforcement service.
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DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chief Chris Atack, 919-918-7407
INFORMATION: As a certified law enforcement officer within the State of North Carolina, Lieutenant Quick has the right under NCGS 20-187.2 to request to purchase his on-duty handgun from the Town. He has made such a request. The Police Department would like to award Lieutenant Quick his service sidearm to recognize his dedication to duty and his service to the Town of Carrboro. The Town Council has traditionally awarded service sidearms to retiring officers free of charge.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The value of the handgun is $250.
RECOMMENDATION:r The Town Manager recommends that the Town Council award Lieutenant Quick his service side arm at no cost.