RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
POLICE LIEUTENANT
CODY CHARLEY
UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Cody Charley began his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with the Torrance Police Department on August 17, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Cody served in various assignments within the Torrance Police Department and, through his long career, rose in the ranks from Officer to Lieutenant . As a Lieutenant, Cody held the positions of Patrol Coordinator, Patrol Area Commander , and Traffic Division Commander. As a Sergeant, Cody held the position s of Field Sergeant and Internal Affairs Sergeant. And as an Officer, Cody held the positions of Patrol and Communications Officer , Field Training Officer, along with being part of the DUI Team . He was also a Detective in the Crimes Property/Burglary Division; and
WHEREAS, Cody embodied the Department’s Core Values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. These very attributes allowed Cody to become one of the greatest leaders the Department ’s Baker to Vegas Relay Team has ever had , w here pride, integrity, compassion, and excellence are on full display. Cody was a great leader who command ed respect, but most importantly, encouraged excellence; and
WHEREAS, Cody has received numerous letters of commendation from the Department and Torrance residents for his leadership and diligence to service ; his commitment to follow through with people and tasks; and for his ability, desire, and need to improve the lives of his fellow officers and residents; and
WHEREAS, Cody has provided 24 years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance and has unselfishly used his many skills for the benefit of the Police Department and the citizens of Torrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Torrance, California, does hereby commend, honor, and congratulate POLICE LIEUTENANT
CODY BENJAMIN CHARLEY
for his dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the City of Torrance while in our employ; and, be it further resolved, that he be wished a full and rewarding life in his retirement years.
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1 INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney Mayor George K. Chen
ATTEST:
by _______________________________________ _______________________________ Tatia Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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