"Newly appointed San Mateo County Sheriff Ken Binder announced Chris Hsiung as his first pick on his executive team, taking an undersheriff position he had prior to his resignation under Sheriff Christina Corpus following disagreements with her leadership. Hsiung's return comes as Binder assumes leadership of an agency still recovering from a divisive period that culminated in Corpus' removal by the Board of Supervisors last month over allegations of conflict of interest and retaliation."
"His appointment will be temporary, expected to last about eight months, focusing on organizational healing, leadership development and operational excellence. Hsiung's appointment is temporary because he is taking a leave of absence from his role as executive director of The Curve, a national nonprofit he co-founded with inspirational speaker Simon Sinek focused on policing issues, according to a press release."
"The undersheriff was among dozens of witnesses who testified against Corpus during her removal hearing last August, which led hearing officer retired Judge James Emerson to recommend her ouster. According to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Hsiung returns to the Sheriff's Office at a pivotal moment following a period of significant transition. He is a 30-year law enforcement veteran."
Ken Binder appointed Chris Hsiung as undersheriff to help stabilize the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office during a period of transition. Hsiung will serve temporarily for about eight months with a focus on organizational healing, leadership development and operational excellence. He is taking a leave from his role as executive director of The Curve, a national nonprofit he co-founded with Simon Sinek, and will resume that position after the temporary term. Hsiung is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who spent 28 years at Mountain View Police Department and briefly served in the Sheriff's Office before resigning in June 2024. Hsiung testified against former Sheriff Christina Corpus, whose removal by the Board of Supervisors is under legal challenge by Corpus.
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