Agenda Item 8CAGENDA ITEM # 8C
JANUARY 9, 2012
STAFF REPORT
City of Atlantic Beach
Commission Meeting
AGENDA ITEM: David Thompson Retirement
DATE: December 28, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Michael D. Classey Chief of Police
BACKGROUND:
David Thompson has announced that he will be leaving the City of Atlantic Beach on
January 12, 2012. He began his career with the City of Atlantic Beach Police
Department in 1983 when he was hired as the Chief of Police. Later he assumed
command of the Fire Department and Lifeguards and was promoted to the Director of
Public Safety. He served in that capacity until he retired in 2008 and went on to become
the Assistant City Manager. David has served the City of Atlantic Beach with distinction
for almost 3 decades.
In the past, when recommended by the Chief of Police, police officers taking a full
retirement have been awarded their badges and their duty pistols. In each case, the Police
Department has brought these matters to the City Commission to obtain Commission
approval. The purpose of this staff report is to seek approval to continue this tradition.
BUDGET: The price of a.40 caliber Glock Model 22 is approximately $429.00, and a
badge is approximately $118.00. Currently, the Police Department has spare pistols and
badges.
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve awarding the .40 caliber Glock Model 22, Serial
Number LEV359, and the Police Chief duty badge to David E. Thompson.
ATTACHMENTS: None
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: