52-9.1:1 - Retention of officer's badge upon retirement - Virginia Statutes

§ 52-9.1:1. Retention of officer's badge upon retirement.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on and after July 1,1978, every State police officer shall upon retirement be awarded his badgeor other insignia of his office for permanent keeping; provided, however, theSuperintendent of State Police, prior to tendering such badge or insignia,shall have the same mounted in such a manner that it will be impossible foranyone to display such badge or insignia upon his person.

(1978, c. 569.)