Recognition and Retirement for Sergeant Carl Umphlett

Mayor Carol Pritchett presented the following resolution to Sergeant Carl Umphlett at the Town Council Meeting on January 13, 2026. He received a standing ovation from everyone in attendance.

Resolution No. 26-01-13A Declaring the Badge and Service Sidearm Carried by Sgt. Carl Umphlett as Surplus

and Awarding Them to Him Upon His Retirement in Recognition of His Dedicated and Honorable Service 

This resolution recognizes the retirement of Sergeant Carl Umphlett, effective March 1, 2026, after fourteen years and ten months of dedicated service with the Lake Lure Police Department.

In accordance with G.S. 17F-20, the resolution authorizes the award of Sergeant Umphlett’s service badge and service side arm upon retirement.

The resolution also formally expresses the Town’s appreciation for his exemplary service, professional achievements, and numerous commendations earned throughout his law enforcement career.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-13A DECLARING THE BADGE AND SERVICE SIDEARM CARRIED BY SGT. CARL UMPHLETT AS SURPLUS AND AWARDING THEM TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DEDICATED AND HONORABLE SERVICE WHEREAS, G.S. 17F-20 provides that retiring members of municipal law enforcement agencies may receive, at the time of their retirement, the badge worn or carried by them during their service with the municipality; and WHEREAS, G.S. 17F-20 further provides that the governing body of the municipal law enforcement agency may, in its discretion, award to a retiring member the service side arm of such retiring member; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Carl Umphlett is retiring on March 1, 2026, after fourteen years and ten months of dedicated public safety service; and

WHEREAS, during his career with the Lake Lure Police Department, Sergeant Umphlett has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, leadership, and commitment to public service, earning numerous commendations and recognitions, including the Region C designation, two Distinguished Service Awards, the Outstanding Service Award, the Community Service Award, and the Top Gun Award on various occasions; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Umphlett has further enhanced his service to the Town and community through continued professional development, having earned certificates in Intermediate Law Enforcement, Advanced Law Enforcement, and the Criminal Investigations Certification Program (CICP); and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, that in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 17F-20, the badge and service side arm, a Glock 19 9MM, serial number SAP989, carried by Sergeant Carl Umphlett during his service with the Lake Lure Police Department, be declared surplus and awarded to him upon the occasion of his retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Sergeant Carl Umphlett for his many years of faithful, dedicated, and exemplary service to the Town of Lake Lure and its citizens. This Resolution is adopted this 13th day of January, 2026.