§ 12-27-132 - Award of pistol upon retirement.
12-27-132. Award of pistol upon retirement.
When a Department of Community Correction parole or probation officer retires from service or dies while still employed with the department, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased parole or probation officer, the department may award the pistol carried by the officer at the time of his or her death or retirement from service to:
(1) The parole or probation officer; or
(2) The parole or probation officer's spouse if the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.