A 33 year employee of the Brown County Sheriff’s Department was honored Thursday morning with a retirement party at the Law Enforcement Center.  Billy Arp has worked in several different areas within the department, from patrol to investigations, protecting and serving the residents of Brown County.   A large crowd of current and former co-workers and members of Arp’s family watched as Chief Deputy James Stroope presented a certificate of appreciation.

“It states this is hereby presented to Billy Arp to express the gratitude for his commitment and dedication to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Brown County for 33 years.  Brown County is a safer community because of Deputy Arp’s service.  Deputy Arp will be missed and the employees of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office wish him well in his retirement, presented December 15, 2022.”  A flag flown over the Law Enforcement Center was also presented.

Arp, who officially works his last shift next week, had these words.

“It’s kind of bittersweet.  I spent half my life here.  All these people are family and thank y’all very much for your support and friendship over the years.  I’m kind of overwhelmed.  I appreciate it very much,” Arp concluded.

IN THE PHOTO:  Seated front Billy’s mother Lena Franks and stepdad Kenneth Franks.
Back row, left to right:  Daughter Jenny Holster, Billy Arp and wife Brenda Arp, son Eric Arp and son Josh Crowder.  The little one is the youngest granddaughter, Finley Rayce.