Fixin' San Mateo County – Fixin' San Mateo County (FxSMC) is a local grassroots organization working to enact meaningful civilian oversight of the county Sheriff's Office.

Happy Hour: May 20 in San Mateo – change of location!

We’ve just learned the Wursthall is closed for a private party, so please join us at B Street and Vine, 320 S B St, San Mateo, from 4:30 – 6:30pm today.

All are welcome—no RSVP is needed. Our Happy Hour social gathering takes place every month on the third Tuesday at alternating locations. We hope to see you there!

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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Summer in the Park

Join us for our annual Summer in the Park event this June. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy good food and good company, and learn more about Fixin’ and why oversight is so important for a safe, fair community.

Sunday June 22, 2-4pm
Twin Pines Park, Belmont

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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

4 Mar 2025

News about Oversight & Sheriff’s Offices

7 May 2025

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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.

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