In a recent government meeting, serious allegations against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus and her deputy, Victor Anje, were addressed, resulting in multiple sustained findings of misconduct. The independent investigation revealed that Sheriff Corpus and Anje were involved in a personal relationship that violated county policy, and Anje was found to have exceeded his authority with the sheriff's approval. Additionally, both were implicated in acts of retaliation and intimidation against other staff members.

The investigation also uncovered that Anje had outside employment that lacked proper approval and had conflicts of interest related to negotiating a lease for a sheriff's office substation. Furthermore, he failed to adhere to county procurement policies and improperly issued concealed weapon permits. While some allegations against them were unfounded or exonerated, several serious breaches of conduct were confirmed, including the improper issuance of honorary badges and the use of racial and homophobic slurs in the workplace by Sheriff Corpus.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is set to convene to discuss potential actions in response to these findings, which may include censure of the sheriff, calls for her resignation, and the removal of Anje from his position. The board is also considering referring the report to both the civil grand jury and the district attorney's office. Although the board currently lacks the authority to remove the sheriff, they may propose a charter amendment to allow voters to decide on this matter.

The full report, nearly 400 pages long, is available for public access on the San Mateo County website, encouraging community members to review the findings. The board emphasized its commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring the public that it is dedicated to restoring trust in the sheriff's office.