Supervisors Approve Countywide Law Enforcement Data Platform, Advance Major Health IT Overhaul

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors tackled a sweeping agenda on Jan. 27, moving from anti-trafficking vigilance ahead of Super Bowl 2026 to a sobering study session on how federal policy shifts could reshape the county's safety net. In between, supervisors green-lit a regional law enforcement data-sharing platform over privacy objections, authorized tens of millions in health IT spending, and debated the merits of discretionary grants, with one funding request drawing rare dissent.

• Peregrine Technologies data platform approved 5–0 to unify law enforcement investigations countywide; privacy concerns aired but overridden.

• EPIC electronic health record Phase 2 authorized with 35 new positions; board eyes long-term efficiencies and patient safety gains.

• Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclaimed as DA and partners gear up for Super Bowl enforcement.

• Measure K grant to Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition passes 4–1; Supervisor Jackie Speier votes no.

• Study session reveals potential Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment losses under HR1 and state budget pressures.

• Tourism bureau presents recovery strategy; film incentives and Bay Trail improvements on the horizon.

• Blood Donation Month recognized amid critical supply shortages.

Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Peregrine Technologies, a platform designed to consolidate and visualize data across the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and regional partners.