Gardena police lieutenant honored for dedication to community
The El Camino Lions Club is honoring Gardena police Lt. Mike Saffell for his "dedication to the Gardena community and consistent involvement in working with young people."
Saffell will be honored Feb. 10 at the club's 33 Community Recognition Dinner at Alpine Village.
Saffell joined the force in October 1993 and worked his way through a variety of assignments including as an investigator, narcotics and vice to patrol.
He also worked in community based policing and is in charge of policing a Gardena district.
Saffell is involved in professional organizations and has coached junior All-American football, Pop Warner Football and Pony baseball.
Saffell will be honored Feb. 10 at the club's 33 Community Recognition Dinner at Alpine Village.
Saffell joined the force in October 1993 and worked his way through a variety of assignments including as an investigator, narcotics and vice to patrol.
He also worked in community based policing and is in charge of policing a Gardena district.
Saffell is involved in professional organizations and has coached junior All-American football, Pop Warner Football and Pony baseball.
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