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Chris Hsiung when he was police chief of the Mountain View Police Department in 2022. Courtesy Mountain View Police Department.

Leadership in the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has undergone a major change, the office announced on Friday, June 21.

Undersheriff Chris Hsiung is leaving the sheriff’s office after less than two years in the role. The undersheriff is second-in-command to Sheriff Christina Corpus.

“After careful consideration, Sheriff Corpus and Undersheriff Chris Hsiung have come to the understanding that it is best for the organization to go in different directions,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release.

Dan Perea will replace Chris Hsuing as San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office undersheriff. Courtesy San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Dan Perea is replacing Hsiung as undersheriff, effective July 1.

“Undersheriff Perea is a distinguished and highly respected figure in the law enforcement community and is expected to bring a dynamic and innovative perspective to our team,” the sheriff’s office said.

Perea served 33 years with the San Francisco Police Department, where he rose to deputy chief.

The sheriff’s office did not provide details on the reasons for Hsiung’s departure.

“I’m excited for this next chapter, where I’ll be able to dedicate my time to coaching, mentoring, and especially the work of The Curve, to help advance our profession forward,” Hsiung said on LinkedIn and Instagram.

The Curve is a nonprofit that aims to modernize policing strategy, advance leadership and evolve culture in police departments.

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