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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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Hear Allison Ganter, California’s Director of In-Custody Death Review

Allison Ganter was appointed as the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Director of In-Custody Death Review (ICDR) by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2024, and is currently building the division to reflect the requirements outlined in Senate Bill 519. Please join this webinar sponsored by Fixin’ SMC, the California Coaltion for Sheriff Oversight (CCSO) and the Community Law Enforcement Accountability Now (CLEAN).

Allison Ganter

Tuesday May 6, 7-8pm
on Zoom

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Happy Hour: May 20 in San Mateo

Join us at Wursthall (310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo) from 4:30 to 6:30pm. All are welcome—no RSVP is needed. Our Happy Hour social gathering takes place every month on the 3rd Tuesday. We hope to see you there!

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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 updates on events following the Cordell Report here.

Statements from Fixin’ SMC

Fixin’ San Mateo County Calls for Immediate Action Following Apparent Passage of Measure A

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

See more Fixin’ SMC Statements

News about Oversight & Sheriff’s Offices

A timeline of the Sheriff Corpus saga

Early results show ballot measure to oust sheriff appears headed to landslide victory

San Mateo latest to call for sheriff’s resignation

Lawsuit filed against San Mateo County, sheriff

Sheriff files complaint against San Mateo County

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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.

2024 Impact Report

Our 2024 Impact 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