Han sido meses de dimes y diretes entre supervisores del condado de San Mateo y la sheriff de este, Christina Corpus, luego de que se le acusara de diversos cargos tras una investigación independiente realizada por la ex juez LaDoris Cordell, quien pareciera ha omitido 29 páginas de testimonios en entrevistas, haciendo que la investigación sea tendenciosa. 

The medium ABC7 News obtuvo una grabación de una entrevista de más de dos horas, que condujo a un informe mordaz y a pedidos de dimisión del sheriff, información que Península 360 Press ha corroborado.

La grabación ha llevado a poner en duda la objetividad e imparcialidad de la investigación realizada al trabajo, desempeño y acciones de la alguacil Christina Corpus, quien no lleva ni un año al frente de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de San Mateo.

El equipo de investigación de ABC 7 News comparó la grabación con la transcripción incluida en un informe de 400 páginas firmado por LaDoris Cordell y descubrió que esta omitió 29 páginas de testimoniales.

JUEZ CORDELL: “¿Alguna vez ha dado alguna directiva o algún tipo de orden al Sheriff Corpus?”

VICTOR AENLLE: “¿Qué? No.”

JUEZ CORDELL: “Simplemente responda. Escuche, hombre, simplemente…”

VICTOR AENLLE: “Está bien, (se ríe) la respuesta es ‘no’”.

Previo a su labor en la Oficina del Sheriff, Victor Aenlle, quien es jefe de personal, se desarrolló anteriormente en el sector inmobiliario y en una empresa de seguridad privada, sin embargo, al iniciar su trabajo para el gobierno local, este dejó atrás sus otras labores, lo cual señaló en su momento al medio citado.

That's exactly what Aenlle told Ladoris Cordell, who was hired to investigate the sheriff's office at the request of County Executive Mike Callagy.

JUEZ LADORIS CORDELL: “Y es una pregunta muy sencilla: ¿tiene usted algún empleo externo?”

VICTOR AENLLE: “No, señora.”

Si bien Aenlle explicó que todavía tiene sus licencias de bienes raíces y de investigador privado, precisó que su labor en la oficina del sheriff exigía demasiado de su tiempo como para trabajar en cualquier otro lugar.

VICTOR AENLLE: “Cuando llegué a mi puesto, básicamente hacía el trabajo de tres personas aquí. Dejé de hacer todo por completo”.

JUEZ CORDELL: “Entendido.”

Sin embargo, en su informe final, Cordell concluyó que Aenlle infringió las normas de la oficina del sheriff al tener “un empleo externo que no ha sido aprobado”, yendo en contra de lo dicho en el testimonial, y citando su perfil de LinkedIn, el cual dice que Aenlle continúa con su trabajo en el sector inmobiliario y de seguridad privada, además de citar a un empleado anónimo que dijo que Aenlle había estado mostrando casas un día este año.

De acuerdo con el medio, la ex juez Cordell también concluyó que Aenlle tenía un conflicto de intereses al negociar el contrato de arrendamiento de una nueva subestación y una guardería para empleados en este sitio debido a su trabajo para Coldwell Banker, e insinuó que podría haberse beneficiado personalmente del acuerdo.

Además, se descubrió que Cordell confundió dos empresas distintas, pues citó el logotipo que aparece en la carta de intención de arrendamiento, CBRE, y que, de acuerdo a una búsqueda en Google, esta era Coldwell Banker Real Estate, cuando en realidad significaba CB Richard Ellis, de acuerdo con Aenlle.

El detalle y omisión, es que la juez nunca se molestó en ponerse en contacto con el corredor de CBRE.

En ese sentido, Aenlle llamó a que los datos sean verificados.

Así, se llegó a la conclusión de que la Junta de Supervisores tomó decisiones sobre la sheriff y su jefe de personal basándose en información en partes errónea o incompleta. Aenlle dijo al medio que Cordell se fio de la palabra de los empleados descontentos, sin verificar lo dicho.

A ello se suma que se dejó afuera los testimonios de Aenlle en cuanto a la seguridad del edificio de la nueve sede de la Oficina del Sheriff, la cual, dijo era necesaria y nunca antes se había revisado.

VICTOR AENLLE: “Tuvimos que añadir $750,000 adicionales en medidas de seguridad al edificio para que fuera seguro para los empleados”.

JUEZ CORDELL: “Y eso es sólo porque usted lo detectó y se lo hizo saber”.

VICTOR AENLLE: “Sí, señora. No estoy aquí para alardear de mi trabajo. Pero sí, es decir, sé de obras, y faltaba algo, y fue un descuido”.

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San Mateo County saw a decrease in crime during 2024 according to a report recently issued by the Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Christina Corpus, which warns that homicides, assaults and robberies were on the decline from January to August of this year, despite the criticism that the official has received in recent months for her work.

The annual report He points out that, in the case of murders, the decrease was 100 percent compared to the same period, after 8 homicides were recorded in 2023, and in 2024 it has been zero; while in terms of aggravated assault it went from 23 to 17 events, which meant a decrease of 40 percent.

In the case of offenses and theft of property, this went from 97 to 60, with a 38 percent decrease in these crimes; in rapes it fell from 23 to 17 events, meaning a drop of 26 percent; simple assaults went from 440 to 339, 23 percent less than reflected in 2023; while theft and breaking and entering fell from 196 to 151, 23 percent less than the previous period; and theft and robbery fell from 888 to 783 incidents, which refers to 12 percent less in that period.

Through a letter to the communitySheriff Christina Corpus explained that, although the annual report was to be presented on December 10 to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in a session which was suspended, she considered it appropriate to share the information with the public. 

“The work we have done and continue to do to safeguard our community is important. I am proud of the work done by the women and men of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office,” the sheriff said.

Corpus explained that the key metric at the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is keeping communities safe by providing high-quality police services to county residents.

The sheriff noted that the decline in violent and property crimes is due to the Sheriff's Office's proactive policing strategies as well as strong community partnerships.

“While many other communities are seeing crime trends heading in another direction, our county is becoming safer,” Corpus said. “I want to thank all of our officers who work every day to keep our communities safe.”

Adding to this our results related to domestic violence, she stated that during the last fiscal year, 100 percent of calls on this issue were successfully referred to intervention programs through the partnership with the organization. Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA).

“As a member of the Domestic Violence Council, I am proud to see these crucial efforts bear fruit as we work together to end domestic violence,” Sheriff Corpus said in the annual report.

Corpus stressed that the three priority objectives of the Sheriff's Office are internal and external communication, increased preparation on the coast and the reopening of the Leave of Absence Program.

In turn, he added that in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, targets were exceeded, with data showing that at least 90 percent of all incarcerated individuals worked with their case managers in custody, which is a significant increase from 83 percent recorded in 2021.

“The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing law enforcement and corrections services of the highest professional standards. We are committed to promoting public trust through fair and impartial policing and will treat all individuals with dignity, compassion and respect,” Corpus emphasized.

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San Mateo County Supervisors have directed the County Executive to create a staff position and implement the Women and Children Action Plan, which aims to create the most equitable community where these populations can thrive.

The plan addresses gender inequalities through four key policy areas: reducing the wealth gap, increasing access to quality child care, preventing domestic violence, and expanding reproductive health and health care freedom.

“I want to point out that these issues are not limited to women. They affect men and people of all genders. If we address the barriers to equity that women themselves have identified, we can improve the lives of all of our residents. For example, we know that every dollar spent on early childhood education produces nearly two dollars in immediate economic benefits directly in our community,” said Supervisor Noelia Corzo.

The official said that this staff position and the action plan will boost economic prosperity for the entire county. 

Women in San Mateo County face systemic gender-based inequalities, particularly women of color. Of the 18,000 single-parent households in San Mateo County, the majority are headed by women who struggle to meet basic needs like housing, child care and transportation.

“We learned many lessons from the pandemic, but one of them was a reminder of the role women play in our economy and the unique economic challenges they face,” said Supervisor Dave Pine, who also sponsored the resolution. 

“And while child care challenges affect all parents and caregivers, lack of access to quality child care impacts women and women of color the hardest,” she stressed.

It is noteworthy that despite progress made over several decades, women's economic health remains poor. For example, for every dollar of wealth owned by a single man, single women own 82 cents, while single African-American and Latina women own just 9 cents.

“We want someone in this position who will not only recommend policy changes, but also hold the county accountable,” Pine said. “We hope that creating such a position will help break down the barriers that hold too many women back.”

In October, the Commission on the Status of Women presented its report “Financing the Future” to the Board, calling for significant action to address these disparities. 

The report recommended measures to create a more equitable and prosperous future, with a special focus on vulnerable and low-income women, which the Action Plan for Women and Children now seeks to implement.

In turn, a roadmap is established through four interconnected policy areas such as reducing the wealth gap, expanding affordable housing options, increasing participation in programs such as CalSavers and CalKIDS to help women build long-term wealth, support financial literacy and career guidance programs, and increase access to quality child care services.

Additionally, implementing the San Mateo County Child Care Plan, a coordinated strategy currently in development and funded by Measure K and philanthropic resources; declaring child care an essential safety net; improving affordability, domestic violence prevention, and advocating for domestic violence prevention policies and survivor advocacy.

The County Council will also serve to coordinate programs and initiatives in the County, including education campaigns, to prevent domestic violence and support survivors by funding shelters and services; recommend policies deemed necessary to make the County a safer place where people can live free from domestic violence; expand reproductive health and health care freedoms; and address gaps in funding and access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and other critical health services.

While also seeking to promote awareness campaigns, advocate for state and federal legislation to support women's rights and gender affirmation in healthcare.

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