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Gardena honors retiring police chief, promotes Deputy Chief Todd Fox and recognizes Explorer post victory
Summary
The Gardena City Council presented a resolution commending Chief Michael Seffel for 32 years of service, approved an employment agreement promoting Deputy Chief Todd Fox to police chief effective June 6, and issued a certificate recognizing the Gardena Police Explorers Post 142 for winning the 2025 Battle of the Badges competition.
The Gardena City Council on May 20 presented a resolution commending Michael Seffel for 32 years with the Gardena Police Department and approved an employment agreement promoting Deputy Chief Todd Fox to chief of police effective June 6, 2025.
The resolution of commendation, read aloud at the meeting, praised Seffel’s multi‑decade service and listed his ranks and dates of service. Council members and community leaders praised Seffel for community policing work and long service at the podium. Seffel told the council, “It’s been the honor of a lifetime,” and listed programs and staffing milestones he said his command…
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