https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about Gregory “Greg” Munks is a former Northern California law enforcement leader who held a role as San Mateo County sheriff and coordinated enforcement services in various communities. Greg Munks was successful in preventing gang violence while addressing systemic prison overcrowding through the creation of a state-of-the-art Redwood City facility. The aim was to decrease recidivism and promote inmates’ re-entry into the broader community. Sheriff Greg Munks’ proactive stance led to him founding a program that offered disadvantaged young women scholarships to attend college. He also raised funds for the Sheriff's Activities League, a program that provides more than a thousand disadvantaged kids with summer and after-school activities. Each year, 100 children additionally participate in a 1-week program that combines traditional camp activities with gang and drug prevention mentoring. Another innovative program Sheriff Greg Munks set in place was T.A.I.L.S., which allows inmates in jail to interact with and train rescue dogs prior to their adoption. The program has been successful in helping prisoners foster qualities such as empathy, while also structuring their time in custody. Gregory Munks has received a number of accolades throughout his career, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ award for Police Officer of the Year in 1985. en-us 2020-05-05 04:31:00 UTC 2020-10-01 06:35:18 UTC hello@padlet.com gregmunks https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/747187796 Since 2006, Greg Munks has served as elected sheriff of San Mateo County, where he has implemented various programs to reduce crime and enhance the San Mateo community. Sheriff Gregory “Greg” Munks received the President's Award from the Peninsula Humane Society for his work with the Transitioning Animals Into Loving Situations (TAILS) program.]]> 2020-09-15 09:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/747187796 gregmunks https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/770755346 A law enforcement professional for more than 40 years, San Mateo County sheriff Gregory “Greg” Munks was elected to his current position in 2006. Previously, he spent 13 years as the undersheriff of San Mateo County. Greg Munks has served on the boards of numerous charitable organizations, including the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy.]]> 2020-09-23 03:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/770755346 gregmunks https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/793727754 Sheriff Greg “Gregory” Munks assisted with the expansion of essential public safety services to communities such as Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, and San Carlos during decades of service with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in Redwood City, California. Professionally, Greg Munks has been a member of organizations such as the California State Sheriffs' Association (CSSA).]]> 2020-10-01 06:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gregmunks/about/wish/793727754