San Mateo County official wants increased police funding amid alleged rise in crime

A San Mateo County official is seeking increased police funding for understaffed departments amid an alleged rise in domestic violence deaths as well as organized property, auto and retail thefts in the county.

San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa held a press conference 11 a.m. Monday at the Broadmoor Community Center, 501 87th St., Broadmoor /Daly City to discuss the rise in organized property, auto and retail thefts and domestic violence deaths in San Mateo County and the need to invest more in police services for department that are understaffed.