Millbrae Police Chief Under Fire for Alleged Unauthorized Living Quarters at Station
MILLBRAE, Calif. — The city’s police chief is facing mounting scrutiny following claims that he has been commuting roughly 650 miles from Boise, Idaho — and allegedly living inside the police station during the workweek.
Chief Eamonn Allen, who oversees law enforcement in the San Mateo County city just south of San Francisco, is accused of turning parts of the police facility into makeshift living spaces without required permits. Photos reportedly taken by a fire inspector show two bedrooms equipped with mattresses and furniture. One image even shows a half-empty bottle of liquor on a shelf.
According to KGO-TV, property records and a formal complaint indicate that Allen returns to Idaho when off duty, raising questions about his availability to respond to emergencies and the legality of his on-site accommodations. One of the rooms was reportedly locked with an “In Use” sign, preventing full inspection.
The controversy has also drawn attention to broader staffing practices within the county. Reports reveal that six San Mateo County Sheriff’s sergeants currently live out of state — including in Idaho, Nevada, Texas, and Tennessee. Two of them serve on the bomb squad, a specialized unit expected to respond to threats within an hour.
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Millbrae Police Chief Under Fire for Alleged Unauthorized Living Quarters at Station
MILLBRAE, Calif. — The city’s police chief is facing mounting scrutiny following claims that he has been commuting roughly 650 miles from Boise, Idaho — and allegedly living inside the police station during the workweek.
Chief Eamonn Allen, who oversees law enforcement in the San Mateo County city just south of San Francisco, is accused of turning parts of the police facility into makeshift living spaces without required permits. Photos reportedly taken by a fire inspector show two bedrooms equipped with mattresses and furniture. One image even shows a half-empty bottle of liquor on a shelf.
According to KGO-TV, property records and a formal complaint indicate that Allen returns to Idaho when off duty, raising questions about his availability to respond to emergencies and the legality of his on-site accommodations. One of the rooms was reportedly locked with an “In Use” sign, preventing full inspection.
The controversy has also drawn attention to broader staffing practices within the county. Reports reveal that six San Mateo County Sheriff’s sergeants currently live out of state — including in Idaho, Nevada, Texas, and Tennessee. Two of them serve on the bomb squad, a specialized unit expected to respond to threats within an hour.
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