Thursday’s special meeting marked the start of the final phase of the selection process for a new sheriff. Supervisors narrowed the field from six qualified candidates to three finalists. The new sheriff will serve through 2028.
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San Mateo Co. supervisors move to appoint new sheriff by Nov. 13 after removing Christina Corpus
In a split decision, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors moved forward with the option to make a long-term appointment for the next sheriff during a special meeting Tuesday. Tuesday’s meeting comes two weeks after the board unanimously ousted elected Sheriff Christina Corpus on Oct. 14. Undersheriff Dan Perea, who was hired by Corpus,…
Judge once again denies Corpus’ bid to stop her firing
On October 28, a judge denied Christina Corpus’ latest attempt to be reinstated as sheriff after she was fired by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for corruption.
San Mateo County sheriff removed by supervisors, first time in California
To ensure lasting change, [Supervisor] Speier said she is “more and more convinced” the county needs a full-time, independent civilian inspector general — a reform long advocated by citizen groups amid the sheriff’s office’s history of scandal.
Independent Hearing Officer Finds Cause to Remove Sheriff Christina Corpus
An advisory opinion issued today by retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson finds multiple causes to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from Office under the County Charter of San Mateo County. In his opinion, Emerson concluded that Corpus used her office to benefit Victor Aenlle with whom she has a close personal relationship…
Another death at county jail
A 31-year-old woman in custody at the Maple Street Correctional Center died Monday morning, the Sheriff’s Office said, marking the seventh death within three years.
From brothels and Batmobiles to removal hearings, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has a long line of scandals
On the final day of her removal hearings last month, San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus did something unexpected: She reversed her opposition to an independent inspector general that would look into misconduct within her office, which she acknowledged is filled with personnel who don’t respect her leadership.
Let compassion shine: Restore religious freedom in San Mateo County jails
An opinion piece by The Rev. Lauren P. McCombs The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom for everyone. Alarmingly, the San Mateo County jail system has made it difficult for incarcerated individuals to practice their faith… Over the past several years, religious access — once a lifeline of hope and healing…
Corpus removal hearing begins
On the first day of the hearing, attorneys for each side made opening statements laying out their arguments. The prosecution said they will call witnesses to prove that the sheriff retaliated against subordinates, neglected her duties, had conflicts of interest and violated the police officer bill of rights, a state code protecting law enforcement personnel.
Sheriff Corpus removal hearings begin Monday in San Mateo County
Long-awaited hearings on whether to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus from office will begin Monday and run until Aug. 29, marking the first time corruption and misconduct allegations against the county’s first Latina sheriff will be tested in a public forum.