and I look forward to working closely with Randi Tahara over the coming year in her new role as Arts Commission president.

praised the outgoing chief: I have known Chief Saffell his entire career at Gardena PD.I was fortunate to be a councilman and was able to be on at the time we offered him the chiefs position.

retired on June 5 after a distinguished 32-year career in public safety and six years as police chief.He is now part of the Every Day Is Saturday Club!Saffell began his law enforcement journey in 1993 and moved up the ranks until he was selected as Gardenas 11th chief of police in 2019.One of the longest-serving law enforcement leaders in Los Angeles County.

former Police Chief Mike Saffell.Gardena Chief of Police Mike Saffell.

He also championed sweeping use-of-force policy changes and implemented comprehensive training to align with evolving state mandates.

up through the ranks and finally becoming our chief of police.and members Hoshi and Katherine H.

The Board of Trustees — President ONeal.he reminded AUHSD staff that schools must not just sort talent.

the board has launched a search for AUHSDs next superintendent.but also empowered generations of AUHSD students to find their voice and equip them with 21st-century skills to change the world.