Though his official last day on the job comes next week, Billy Arp was honored Thursday morning at 10 o’clock with a Retirement Party, attended by a large group of current and former sheriff’s office employees, law enforcement officers from other departments and county employees.  Arp, who has worked shifts from jailer to patrol officer to investigations to transporting inmates, spent 33 years on the job. A flag flown over the Law Enforcement Center, and a certificate of appreciation were presented by Chief Deputy James Stroope.

“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.”

Arp had these brief 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.