Overview

• Sheriff Christina Corpus reinstated Victor Aenlle, her former chief of staff and alleged romantic partner, to a reserve deputy position in the Concealed Carry Weapon Unit.
• Aenlle’s return comes after a 2024 independent audit accused Corpus of fostering a toxic workplace, engaging in nepotism, and violating hiring policies to benefit Aenlle.
• Local law enforcement unions condemned the decision, calling it emblematic of corruption and mismanagement within the sheriff’s office.
• In March 2025, voters approved Measure A, giving San Mateo County supervisors the authority to remove Corpus through a four-fifths vote after a public hearing process.
• Sheriff Corpus has denied allegations of misconduct and filed a $10 million lawsuit against the county, claiming discrimination based on her gender and ethnicity.