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POLICY 220 RETIRED OFFICER CCW ENDORSEMENTS
220.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to outline the process and conditions associated with the issuance,
revocation and denial of concealed weapon s (CCW) endorsement for retired officers of this
department.
220.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 1.3.10, 1.3.11 , 4.3.3
This policy pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
220.2 QUALIFIED RETIREES
Any full -time sworn officer of this Department who was authorized to, and did, carry a concealed
firearm during the course and scope of their employment shall be issued an identification card
with a “CCW Approved” endorsement upon honorable retirement. (Penal Code § 25455 (a) and
Penal Code § 26300 ).
a) For the pur pose of this policy, “Honorably Retired” includes all peace officers who have
qualified for, and accepted, a service or disability retirement; however, shall not include
any officer who retires in lieu of termination or res igns and defers retirement benefits.
b) No “CCW Approved” endorsement shall be issued to any officer retiring because of a
psychological disability (Penal Code § 26305 (a) ).
c) Identification cards with “No CCW” will be issued for a period of five years and it i s the
responsibility of the retiree to petition the agency for re newal (Penal Code § 25465 ).
220.2.1 QUALIFIED RETIREES FROM OTHER AGENCIES
The Tustin Police Department shall provide an identification card with a CCW Approved
endorsement to honorably retired peace officers from any jurisdiction that this department now
serves under the following conditions (Penal Code § 25905):
a) The retiree's previous agency is no longer providing law enforcement services or the
relevant government body is dissolved.
b) This department is in possession of the retiree’s complete personnel records or can verify
the retiree’s honorably retired status.
c) The retiree is in compliance with all of the requirements of this department for the
issuance of a CCW Approved endorsemen t.
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220.2.2 QUALIFIED RETIRED RESERVES
Qualified retired reserve officers who meet the department requirements shall be provided an
identification card with a CCW Approved endorsement (Penal Code § 26300).
220.3 MAINTAINING A CCW ENDORSEMENT
In order to maintain a “CCW Approved” endorsement on an identification card, the retired officer
shall:
a) Qualify annually with the authorized firearm at a course approved by this Department at
the retired officer’s expense (Penal Code § 25475 (a)) . Upon verifi cation by this
Department that all annual requirements have been met by an otherwise qualified retired
officer, the “CCW Approved” endorsement shall remain in effect. Failure to meet the
annual qualification requirement will result in the “CCW Approved” en dorsement being
revoked and a new “No CCW Privilege” identification card shall be issued. Identification
cards issued in compliance with Penal Code § 25455 (a) shall be issued for a period of
five years u nless the retiree elects to comply with the federal requirements outlined in
Section 220.4.
b) Remain subject to all department rules and policies as well as all federal, state and local
laws. ( Penal Code § 26305 (b, c, & d) ).
c) Only be authorized to car ry a concealed firearm inspected and approved by the
Depa rtment; or approved by the Department and inspected by a certified armorer if
located out of the area or out of state.
220.4 CARRYING FIREARMS OUT OF STATE
Subject to 18 USC 926C and Policy Manual § 312.8, qualified retired officers of this Department
may be authorized to carry a concealed weapon in other states,
a) Retired officers must meet all of the standard s outlined in Sections 220.2 and 220.3.
b) “CCW Approved” identification cards must be issued on an annual basis for compliance
with 18 USC 926C.
220.5 IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMAT
The identification card issued to any qualified and honorably retired officer shall be two inches by
three inches and minimally contain the following ( Penal Code § 25460 (c)) :
a) Photograph of the retiree ;
b) Retiree’s name and date of birth ;
c) Date of retirement ;
d) Name and address of this department ;
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