Code of Alabama
Part 5 - Retirement.
Section 45-36-234 - Receipt of Badge, Pistol, etc.; Upon Retirement.

Any individual employed by the Jackson County Sheriff’s office as a law enforcement officer for a period of 25 years or more who retires from the department in good standing may receive from the sheriff, without cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol, provided the pistol is furnished by the department.