Commissioners approve resolution to award badge and service handgun to retiring Captain Ortega
September 22, 2025 | Jefferson County, Idaho
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Jefferson County commissioners approved a resolution authorizing that Captain Nora Ortega be awarded her service badge, identification card and issued handgun upon retirement.
The resolution cites Idaho Code and directs that the retired identification card be marked "retired" and re-signed by the Jefferson County sheriff. Commissioners asked about years of service; the sheriff said Ortega has served 30 years. The board passed Resolution 2025-34 by motion and roll-call vote and discussed inviting Captain Ortega to a future meeting for the formal presentation.
Why it matters: Awarding a badge and service handgun upon retirement is a formal recognition of long service and follows local policy and state code precedent as noted in the resolution.
Discussion versus decision: The board adopted the resolution authorizing the award; the sheriff will handle the presentation and determine whether Captain Ortega will attend a future public meeting for the presentation.
Ending note: Staff and commissioners expressed appreciation for Ortega's 30 years of service and discussed how best to arrange a presentation event.
The resolution cites Idaho Code and directs that the retired identification card be marked "retired" and re-signed by the Jefferson County sheriff. Commissioners asked about years of service; the sheriff said Ortega has served 30 years. The board passed Resolution 2025-34 by motion and roll-call vote and discussed inviting Captain Ortega to a future meeting for the formal presentation.
Why it matters: Awarding a badge and service handgun upon retirement is a formal recognition of long service and follows local policy and state code precedent as noted in the resolution.
Discussion versus decision: The board adopted the resolution authorizing the award; the sheriff will handle the presentation and determine whether Captain Ortega will attend a future public meeting for the presentation.
Ending note: Staff and commissioners expressed appreciation for Ortega's 30 years of service and discussed how best to arrange a presentation event.
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