October 6, 2025
San Mateo County, CA — Given the recommendation of retired Judge Emerson that the Board of Supervisors remove Sheriff Corpus from her position, Fixin’ San Mateo County wishes to remind the Board that:
- The Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office (ICAC), which the Board of Supervisors created specifically to make recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Office, has urged them to hire a permanent Inspector General.
- The Coalition for a Safer San Mateo County (CSSMC), represented by signatures from 26 diverse community organizations, has made clear the need for a sheriff who is genuinely committed to accountability to the people of San Mateo County, including a willingness to work with an Inspector General.
- The CSSMC, which includes the ACLU of Northern California, Faith in Action Bay Area, the NAACP San Mateo County Chapter, the San Mateo County Democratic Party, and many more groups, has called for community engagement in the selection of the next sheriff.
Fixin’ San Mateo County does not take a position on individual sheriffs or candidates for sheriff, because the need for transparency and accountability is universal and constant. Checks and balances are simply a matter of good governance. Independent civilian review with the support of our elected officials is a baseline requirement for any county that values fairness, civil rights, and strong relationships between law enforcement and the broader community.
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Fixin’ San Mateo County
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