Section 553 - Retiring sheriffs and deputies - Retention of peace officer status - Firearms and badges - Death and spousal requestA. Sheriffs and their deputies, retiring under the provisions of Sections 951 et seq. of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or Sections 901 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or reserve deputies may retain their status as peace officers of the State of Oklahoma, retired, and as such may retain the right to keep their county-issued firearm and badge, and bear firearms as provided by Sections 554 and 555 of this title.B. Upon the death of a sheriff, or deputy, or reserve deputy, the surviving spouse may request to retain the badge and firearm of the deceased spouse. The sheriff's office may grant the request in accordance with their policy, if any.Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 553
Added by Laws 1979, SB 146, c. 107, § 1; Amended by Laws 1990, SB 810, c. 340, § 14, eff. 7/1/1990; Amended by Laws 2005 , HB 1747, c. 169, § 1, eff. 11/1/2005.