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Kuna City swears in new police chief and honors retiring Chief Mike Fortusco
Summary
Kuna City Council conducted a swearing-in for a new police chief and paid tribute to outgoing Chief Mike Fortusco, highlighting his military service and community policing work, including skate-park outreach that strengthened ties with local youth.
The Kuna City Council swore in a new police chief and publicly honored outgoing Chief Mike Fortusco at its meeting, praising his years of service and community outreach.
Chair said the council welcomed the new chief and thanked Fortusco for his service, noting his background in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Idaho Air National Guard and a long tenure with the Ada County Sheriff's Office. "It's an honor for us to have you here in the city and we're sure you're gonna do great things for us," the Chair said as Fortusco was presented to the council.
Members emphasized Fortusco's local contributions, including his work engaging teens at the downtown skate park rather than relying on enforcement. The Chair described that outreach as a turning point: "He didn't go there to bust kids. He went there to talk and learn about their lives," and credited that approach with reducing incidents and building connections between youth and police.
The council praised Fortusco's role in advancing a standalone Kuna police station and noted departmental investments under his leadership, including a lifesaving-equipment grant awarded in 2024 and recent staffing additions to KPD in 2025 (two patrol sergeants and a domestic violence detective). The council wished Fortusco a fulfilling retirement and presented remarks and acknowledgements at the meeting.
No procedural actions were taken regarding the department beyond the swearing-in and public recognitions. The meeting proceeded to other agenda items afterward.
