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This bill establishes a new law allowing retired municipal police officers in Oklahoma to request retention of their service firearm and badge upon retirement, subject to specific conditions. Under the bill, a retiring officer must submit a written request to the head of their municipal law enforcement agency, who may grant permission unless certain disqualifying circumstances exist, such as the officer not being in good standing, having a felony conviction, being mentally incapacitated, or if granting the request would pose a risk to public health and safety. Additionally, the bill provides that if a municipal police officer dies prior to retirement, the agency head may award the firearm and badge to the officer's spouse or next of kin in accordance with agency policy. The law will take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 34-109 of Title 11. The legislation applies to officers who retire under the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, providing a standardized process for preserving service firearms and badges as a form of recognition for longtime law enforcement service.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb462&Session=2600