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Oversight balances power with responsibility.

Oversight helps public safety by balancing the enormous power of the Sheriff’s Office with accountability to the community. Fixin’ San Mateo County is a local grassroots organization working to enact effective, independent civilian oversight of the County Sheriff’s Office. Join us in supporting safety for everyone.

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A Civil Rights Journey: Be not afraid to look backward to move forward

Please join us to hear RJ Jennings talk about about his recent moving experience with the Sojourn Project. Our Partner Spotlight will be on Arnold Morales and Susana Salto, owners of AM Party Rentals, on why they support Fixin’ SMC.

Tuesday, Jan 7, 7-8pm on Zoom

We will have live Spanish translation.

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Happy Hour: January

Please stay tuned for details about our January 2025 happy hour event.

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The Cordell Report

On November 12, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors released the findings by Judge LaDoris Cordell from her investigation into allegations against Sheriff Corpus and her executive team. Supervisors Noelia Corzo and Ray Mueller summarize the findings and the Board’s response in this video. You can read the complete 408-page report here.

Judge Cordell’s report concluded that: “Lies, secrecy, intimidation, retaliation, conflicts of interest, and abuses of authority are the hallmarks of the Corpus administration. Corpus should step down and Victor Aenlle’s employment with the Sheriff’s Office should be terminated immediately. Nothing short of new leadership can save this organization that is in turmoil, and its personnel demoralized.”

See our news page for updates on this developing story.

Statements from Fixin’ SMC

Fixin’ San Mateo County Statement on Ballot Measure A

San Mateo County needs AB 1185 for transparent and accountable governance

Press Statement on Inspector General for Sexual Assault at the San Mateo County Jail

Press Statement on the Cordell Report on the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Fixin’ SMC Applauds Supervisors’ Decision to Investigate the Sheriff’s Office, Calls for Permanent Inspector General

See more Fixin’ SMC Statements

News about Oversight & Sheriff’s Offices

DA throws out charges against deputy’s union president

California Sheriffs Are Rarely Removed From Office. San Mateo Is Trying Anyway

San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus vowed to end corruption. Now she finds herself at the center of scandal

Unions address vote of no confidence against sheriff’s chief of staff

County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability: “A failure of democracy”

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What are people saying about oversight?

“The people of San Mateo County deserve the best law enforcement. The efforts of Fixin’ San Mateo County to establish a Civilian Oversight Commission and Inspector General with subpoena power for the Sheriff’s Office will ensure transparency and accountability for citizens. I support the initiative and look forward to its implementation.”

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

“As a retired police officer, I support oversight of the Sheriff’s Office. It can improve the relationship between the community and agency, and address public concern about high profile incidents and discipline matters. Oversight will increase understanding of law enforcement policies and procedures, and identify areas of concern and offer options to improve policing.”

C.R., Redwood City

In Depth

Data and details about civilian oversight and about Fixin’ SMC.

2023 Year End Report

Our 2023 Year End Report is now available!

White Paper

Our report to the Board of Supervisors on oversight requirements and local comparisons.

Data-Driven Outcomes from Law Enforcement Oversight

Case studies of successful oversight outcomes.

Fixin' Chair Jim Lawrence and guest speaker Rev Brian Ferguson look over the crowd at our official launch event
Fixin' Outreach team lead Trena Patton points to a wall of post its at an early planning meeting
Early member of Fixin' SMC meet to plan our strategy
Supervisor-elect Noelia Corzo addresses Fixin' supporters at our 2022 holiday party
Three Fixin' SMC volunteers pose with State Senator Josh Becker
Rev. Ben Meyers, Chelsea Bonini, Rick Bonilla, Jim Lawrence, Josh Becker, Nancy Goodban, Paul Bocanegra, and David Vallerga
Early member of Fixin' pose outside the UU Fellowship of Redwood City
December 2021
Approximately 35 members and supporters of Fixin' SMC at the 2022 summer picnic
August 2022

What else are people saying about oversight?

“My family knows law enforcement. In my immediate family we have a former Menlo Park PD lieutenant, a retired Redding Sheriff, a CHP officer and a police officer in South Carolina. So I know the importance of transparency and accountability between law enforcement and the community. And I believe that civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office will support a positive relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves.”

B.K., North Fair Oaks

“I actually think, in public life, we often miss one of the most important functions that we can engage in, and that is oversight. What you’re doing is just fundamentally good, grassroots political action. I applaud you and wish you great success as you move forward.”

Congresswoman Jackie Speier