RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
POLICE CAPTAIN
MARK UNDERWOOD
UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Mark Underwood began his law enforcement career with the Torrance Police Department as a Police Officer on February 17, 2000. He was later promoted to Police Sergeant on January 4, 2009 . Then to Police Lieutenant on September 9, 2012 , and finally to Police Captain, on January 10, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Mark has s erved in various assignments within the Torrance Police Department. While in Patrol, he was an Officer ; Field Training Officer ; Field Sergeant; Area Commander; and Watch Commander. In the Special Operations Division, he held Detective positions in the following areas:
Youth Services/School Resource ; Youth Services/Area Investigator ; Crimes Property/Burglary; Crimes Property/Auto Theft ; Traffic Division Commander; and Special Operations Bureau Commander. While working in the Administrative Division, Mark was a Training Sergeant for the Research and Training Division. He was an Internal Affairs Investigator for the Personnel Division and Commander for the Administrative Bureau; and
WHEREAS, Mark embodied the Torrance Police Department’s Core Values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence . Mark has exemplified the highest standards of integrity, courage, and commitment. His unwavering dedication to his work was truly admirable. Mark had the ability to coalesce groups of people and make them feel appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Mark’s collateral duty of First Aid/CPR Instructor gave him the ability to act expeditiously in a crisis . This collateral assignment h elped him forecast potential issues, forced him to think outside of the box, and gave him the opportunity to show his commitment and dedication to others ; and
WHEREAS, Mark has receive d numerous letters of commendation from the Department, other law enforcement agencies, and residents . The commendations highlighted Mark’s professionalism, and his ability to represent the City of Torrance at its highest levels. Most importantly , he was praised for having a calm supportive demeanor, for understanding challenging political climates, and for his enthusiasm for law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Mark has provided 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance and ha s unselfishly used his many skills for the benefit of the Police Department and the citizens of Torrance.
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Torrance, California, does hereby commend, honor, and congratulate POLICE CAPTAIN
MARK MORGAN UNDERWOOD
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.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June 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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