JEREMIAH 'JAY' HART -  CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief Jay Hart was born and raised in the City of Torrance. After graduating from Torrance High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps. Chief Hart was responsible for conducting threat assessments and site security as a member of the United States Marine Corps Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. After several operational deployments, he served with Marine Corps Special Operations, 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company.

Chief Hart began his public safety career when he joined the Pasadena Police Department. He later transferred to the Torrance Police Department to serve and give back to his hometown. Since joining the Torrance Police Department, he has held various assignments such as Patrol, Motors, Police Academy Instructor, Field Training Officer, Research and Training, Public Information Officer, Personnel, Firearms/Use of Force Instructor, Crisis Negotiations, and SWAT Commander.

Chief Hart holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Studies-Communications from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a Master's Degree, in Homeland Security and Defense from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.