HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-16-2023; 4-b - Resolution Honoring Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes for 28 Years of Law Enforcement Service and Awarding Him his Badge and Sidearm 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-b
SUBJECT: Resolution Honoring Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes for 28 Years of Law
Enforcement Service and Awarding Him his Badge and Sidearm
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
Jennifer Galassi, Legal Advisor to the
Sheriff, 919.245.2952
PURPOSE: To:
• Adopt a Resolution honoring Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes for 28 years of law
enforcement service and awarding him his badge and sidearm; and
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.
BACKGROUND: Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes joined the Orange County Sheriff's Office as
a detention officer on August 25, 1995 and held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, and
Chief Deputy, serving in the Patrol, Civil, Courthouse Security, and Narcotics Divisions.
North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 allows retiring officers to receive the badge they wore
during their service with the law enforcement agency. Further, the statute provides that the
Orange County Board of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer his or
her service sidearm at a price determined by the Board. It is customary to bestow upon retiring
officers their badge and sidearm in recognition and appreciation of their dedication and service.
In recognition of his distinguished service, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood would like
to award Chief Deputy Sykes his badge and sidearm.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
The award of an officer's badge and sidearm upon his or her retirement honors the service the
retiree has given to the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the County's residents to reduce crime
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and create a safer community where all persons are secure and able to move freely about as they
live, work, raise their families, and age in place with dignity.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
• adopt the Resolution honoring Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes for 28 years of law
enforcement service and awarding him his badge and sidearm; and
• authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING
CHIEF DEPUTY JAMISON R. SYKES
FOR 28 YEARS OF LAW-ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AND
AWARDING HIM HIS BADGE AND SIDEARM
WHEREAS, Chief Deputy Jamison R. Sykes joined the Orange County Sheriffs Office as a detention
officer on August 25, 1995 and held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, and Chief Deputy, serving
in the Patrol, Civil, Courthouse Security, and Narcotics Divisions; and
WHEREAS, Chief Deputy Sykes served his entire career, with the exception of three years with the
Hillsborough Police Department,in the Orange County Sheriffs Office; and
WHEREAS, Chief Deputy Sykes' service and dedication to the Orange County Sheriffs Office and
dedication, service, and accomplishments in the field of law enforcement during his 28 years of service
are hereby recognized and commended; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 provides that retiring officers of the Orange
County Sheriffs Office may receive, at the time of their retirement, the badge worn or carried by them
during their service with Orange County; and
WHEREAS,North Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 further provides that the Orange County Board
of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer the service sidearm of such retiring
officer at a price determined by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Chief Deputy Sykes has served as a member of the Orange County Sheriffs Office for
more than 25 years and retired from the Orange County Sheriffs Office on May 1, 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners as
follows:
1. Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions of North
Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 to transfer to Chief Deputy Sykes the badge worn by him
during his service with the Orange County Sheriffs Office; and
2. Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions of North
Carolina General Statute § 20-187.2 to transfer to Chief Deputy Sykes his service sidearm at no
cost to the officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners recognizes and
thanks Chief Deputy Sykes for his dedicated service to Orange County and its residents.
Adopted this the 16'day of May 2023.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners