or suspects. reporter: the task force is based in the silicon valley and serves the bay area, it s strength is in investigating high-tech identity theft. team members are from local, state and federal agencies who have specialized training and techniques that will help them hunt down the hackers. these impostors or these people wanting to do these types of unfortunate events, it just takes away from the primary focus. alex reyes maintains the help find the sierra lar mar facebook page. a lot of prayers, a lot of family support. reporter: there have been a number of these hackings in the lamar case ever since she disappeared three months ago. we re live tonight in san jose, nbc bay area news. happening right now, six months after san francisco sheriff ross macarini scuffled with his wife, if he sits for office or if he his removal politically motivated as the embattled sheriff contends. reporter: jessica, there is quite a crowd here at city hall for this hearing,