Code of Alabama
Part 5 - Retirement.
Section 45-35-234 - Receipt of Badge and Pistol Upon Retirement.

Any individual employed as a law enforcement officer by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for a period of 10 years or more who retires from the office in good standing may receive from the office, without cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and his or her service pistol, provided the pistol is furnished by the office.