Sheriff's Office Announces Launch of San Mateo County 'Clean Team'

The following is a news release from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office:

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League Clean Team has had a successful first few weeks working hard to make a difference in the local community.

Clean Team leaders spent Wednesday afternoons cleaning Middlefield Road, while also reaching out to local residents and merchants.

Each week, the Clean Team reports graffiti, illegal dumping, and large trash items to both Public Works and Recycleworks. Each Thursday, the SAL Green Team joins the Clean Team in an effort to clean local neighborhoods throughout the unincorporated areas of Redwood City. To date, the teams have collected about 12 bags of garbage each week!

Guest speakers from RecycleWorks provided the leaders and youth with an educational presentation about recycling and the environment and both teams were able to visit the Shoreway Environmental Center for a field trip.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League exists to provide positive programs for the youth of the community through sports and recreation, life skills activities, and educational activities, while also building the bond between law enforcement and youth.

San Mateo County SAL has several chapters serving students throughout the county; coastside, bayside, and the unincorporated areas of the county. San Mateo County SAL is a member of the California Police Activities League and the National Police Activities League. San Mateo County SAL would like to thank Sheriff Munks and Supervisor Slocum for making this program possible! If you are interested in becoming involved or have any questions, please contact Jessica Karaeff, MS, Program Director, at jkaraeff@smcgov.org or 650-257-3404.