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SAPOA Memorial Wall | A Tribute To Our Fallen Officers

These officers have paid the ultimate price to protect you, the San Antonio Community, their families and the fellow officers of this department. We hope this tribute will not diminish the love we have for each of these brave officers.

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    Miguel Moreno

  • Benjamin Maconi

    Benjamin Marconi

  • Deckard

    Robert Deckard

  • Mukhtar

    Edrees Mukhtar

  • Brown

    Stephanie Brown

  • Antillon

    Sergio Antillon

  • Davis

    Robert Davis

  • Moreno

    Mario Moreno

Latest News

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Where’s the investigation, Attorney General Paxton?

April 17, 2018 / by sapoa

Message from the President To SAPD Retirees and Supporters of Law Enforcement: In January, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to “review the human smuggling and/or human trafficking arrest in San Antonio for potential violations of Sanctuary Cities Ban.” The AG then sent a letter to City officials stating that he would […]
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Appeals Court Upholds SB 4, Ban on “Sanctuary Cities”

April 11, 2018 / by sapoa

Last month, a federal appeals court upheld key provisions of Senate Bill 4, the law that creates civil penalties for government officials who limit local police enforcement of immigration laws and imposes criminal penalties for officials who don’t honor immigration detainer requests at jails. Despite the ruling, however, it appears some city leaders are heeding […]

Public Safety Facts

The citizens of San Antonio deserve to know the truth about Public Safety. Please view these very important facts.

  • Public Safety Costs are in line with current city revenue and the general fund is not out of control when compared to the top 25 largest cities in the country.

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  • Out of the top 100 cities in the nation, San Antonio ranks 82nd and spends approximately 80% LESS per capita on it's Police Services.

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  • The Pension and Health Care Funds are fiscally sound and well managed. This helps contribute to the city's AAA bond rating.

    - Pension and Health Care Fund -

  • The San Antonio Police Department is average or BELOW average in wages earned according to the 2013 City of Austin, Texas Police Compensation Analysis.

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About SAPOA

Established in 1946, the San Antonio Police Officers Association has a singular focus to represent, preserve, and protect the benefits earned through dedicated service to our community.

The Association leadership are uniformed officers elected by the membership and entrusted with carrying forward the message of service and integrity to the City of San Antonio.

Message by President Mike Helle

Mike Helle - SAPOA President

The San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) has been in existence for over 60 years. Since my election as president in February 2008 I have tried to continue our organization’s long-standing traditions and presence among our membership and the community we serve.

Our organization’s primary responsibility is to protect and promote a brotherhood among our membership. It has been my pleasure to serve with our current Executive Board who works tirelessly in completing our mission goals. Together, as a team, we are moving into a new age of information sharing and this website is just the first step…Read More>

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