The County of San Mateo has formed a Domestic Violence Task Force following the homicides of five women this year at the hands of abusers. The task force brings together County officials, survivors and advocates, and representatives from law enforcement, public health, education, the judiciary and others with an urgent mission: save lives by identifying gaps in services and strengthening response and support systems. The idea for a targeted task force arose during a Monday, Sept. 18 special meeting of the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council.