Kenneth Binder, the interim police chief in Gilroy and former undersheriff in Santa Clara County, is San Mateo County's new sheriff.

Binder replaces ousted Sheriff Christina Corpus, who was removed from the post amid accusations of corruption and retaliation, which she has denied.

Binder began his 27-year law enforcement career in the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, working his way up to become undersheriff in 2020.

He briefly served as acting sheriff of Santa Clara County in 2022 after former Sheriff Laurie Smith retired early just before a civil grand jury convicted her of corruption and willful misconduct. Binder said in his application that in his role as acting sheriff, he helped stabilize the sheriff's office.

Binder also served as police chief for three cities that contract

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