Rule 570-32-.02 - Retention of Weapon and Badge After 15 Years Service(1) Any sworn member eligible to retain his or her badge and gun shall submit a request to the appropriate Division Director for approval.(2) Prior to approval, the Human Resources Division shall verify that the member meets the service requirements of O.C.G.A. §§ 35-2-49.(3) A sworn member will be ineligible to retain his or her badge or weapon under the following circumstances: (a) When the member left the Department under other than honorable conditions, or(b) When the member has submitted an application for disability retirement on the basis of any psychological or mental disability or impairment. This prohibition shall apply without regard to the decision of the Employees' Retirement System regarding the disability retirement application.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-32-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 35-2-49, 35-2-49.1.
Original Rule entitled "Retention of Weapon and Badge After 15 Years Service" adopted. F. Aug. 10, 2006; eff. Aug. 30, 2006.