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Commissioners approve retirement badge and firearm for Detective Steve Gorski

Valley County Board of Commissioners · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The sheriff announced Detective Steve Gorski will retire in April and requested the board’s concurrence to award him his duty weapon and badge under Idaho Code 31‑830; the board approved the request.

The Valley County sheriff told commissioners on Feb. 9 that Detective Steve Gorski will retire in April and asked the board to concur with awarding Gorski his duty firearm and badge upon retirement under Idaho Code 31‑830. The board moved, seconded and approved the request.

The sheriff praised Gorski’s years of service locally and in California and said Gorski has mentored younger officers. The sheriff said the department is conducting interviews to fill the detective position.

Motion language: the board approved awarding Detective Steve Gorski his Valley County detective badge and duty firearm upon retirement. The transcript shows the motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Next steps: the sheriff’s office will complete retirement processing and continue recruitment to fill the vacant detective position.