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.
Established in 2009, the TAILS program partners the sheriff’s office and the SPCA to train dogs and prepare them for adoption. Working with dogs that have previously had limited adoption potential, minimum-security inmates provide 24-hour care and attention, as well as exercise, discipline, and training.
Over a period of 8 weeks, SPCA trainers visit once a week to observe and guide inmates in their work with the animals. In addition to the weekly, hour-long obedience classes, the dogs live with the inmates and benefit greatly from the constant companionship. Animals that participate in the program typically undergo remarkable transformations, while inmates develop valuable caretaking skills. As one group of dogs graduates and is placed for adoption, a new group begins training with inmates.
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