Millbrae Police Chief Eamonn Allen allegedly commuting from Idaho — EXCLUSIVE.
Can a police chief work for a city if he’s living 646 miles away? Property records confirm that Millbrae Police Chief Eamonn Allen bought a house outside Boise, Idaho last year as concerns were raised that he was allegedly living at the station during workdays — and commuting to Idaho when he’s off.
Following an exclusive investigation by ABC7 News and other outlets, Millbrae Police Chief Eamonn Allen is facing public scrutiny and a formal complaint for allegedly living at the police headquarters during the workweek while commuting home to Idaho on weekends. In response, the president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has called for an independent investigation into Allen and the use of taxpayer funds.
Key details of the allegations include:
Idaho residency: Property records confirm that Allen purchased a home near Boise, Idaho, in mid-2024. The distance from Millbrae to Boise is over 600 miles.
Makeshift bedrooms: City building officials reportedly discovered two recently constructed makeshift bedrooms inside the Millbrae Police Department. An inspection found that these sleeping quarters lacked required fire safety measures and building permits.
Public funds misuse: The formal complaint filed by the Millbrae city manager cites the city’s code of ethics, which prohibits employees from using city property for personal need or profit. One San Mateo County official noted that “San Mateo County is not a Holiday Inn,” while another questioned the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
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