According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, at least 64 law enforcement officers were killed across the country this year. This year’s total is higher than the number of firearm-related law enforcement deaths in 2015. It also surpasses the annual average of police deaths by shooting over the last 10 years, which is […]
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On July 7, 2016, five Dallas Police Officers were killed by sniper fire during a peaceful protest while seven others, including two civilians, were wounded. The Saturday following the Dallas shooting, San Antonio police got a call about shots fired near the San Antonio Police Headquarters. Bullet markings were left on the building and shell […]
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A special Valentine Facebook post originating from Hardin County, Northwest of Beaumont, Texas, has hearts swelling and hopefully, some folks looking at police officers in a whole new light. It all began when an elderly man who had not driven his car in years decided he needed to get behind the wheel and go out […]
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A new community-based police initiative has San Antonio locals getting involved to create safer neighborhoods. The SAPD program called “Citizens on Patrol” allows locals to be the first line of defense against crime in their neighborhoods. Community leader Tinker Mass reassures people that this program won’t be taking the place of police officers. “ are still the professionals. We […]
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In late October, Officer Justin Gower pulled a man over for a malfunctioning light and an expired registration. He was troubled when he approached the car and found three young girls – ages 1, 3, and 4 — in the back without car seats. “I was upset because it’s extremely dangerous,” Gower told KXAN-TV. “I have kids […]
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San Antonio Police Officer Cameron Helle is feeling valued and heartened despite the recent news and violence against our men and women in blue. Something that happened to him recently reminded him that the violent individuals in our society who seek to harm police, like the man that murdered Deputy Darren Goforth in Houston, do […]
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“Building Trust through Transparency” is the newest initiative by the City of San Antonio and SAPD to increase trust and improve relations between San Antonio law enforcement and the community. The program is in the process of being introduced in all parts of our city as SAPD reaches out to show their commitment to San […]
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Blue Lives Matter. All Lives Matter. In the past few months, you have probably seen and heard these phrases a number of times. Recent events confirm that violence against police and other first responders is on the rise, with their public image becoming tarnished. Sharing these viral terms on Social Media and Emails to friends […]
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High School Graduations are a time for celebration with family and friends, as the graduate’s future is laid out before them and the world is his or her oyster. Unfortunately, this was not the case in a recent graduation ceremony in Clarksville High School in Arkansas. When Dakota Smith walked across the stage to receive his […]
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