To cut costs, Half Moon Bay police may merge with county or nearby city
Half Moon Bay must cut spending by as much as $1.2 million. The city will likely contract police services with the San Mateo County sheriff or partner with a nearby city.
Outsourcing
County to take over San Carlos Police Department
On Nov. 1, the city’s 26 sworn officers and 34 other full-time employees — along with police equipment and facilities — will become part of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, which is taking over law enforcement for San Carlos.