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Gardena police chief praises staffing gains, cites major fireworks seizure and community programs
Summary
Gardena Police Chief Mike Saffel reviewed department history, recent staffing and program changes, crime statistics for 2024 and a large fireworks seizure the department says was the largest in California.
Police Chief Mike Saffel used the State of the City gathering to present a 95-year history of the Gardena Police Department and to summarize recent operational changes and crime figures.
“We have 2 missions at the Gardena Police Department. They are distinctly different. We make people safe and we make them feel safe,” Chief Mike Saffel said, describing the department’s dual focus on tactical response and community engagement.
Saffel highlighted staffing and program milestones: he said the department currently has 91 officers, has promoted dozens of staff in recent years, and added specialized teams and…
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