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SAPOA Press Release – February 4, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2021 The following is a statement from Danny Diaz, President of the San Antonio Police Officers Association on news that the City Clerk has certified the petition from Defund Police group, ‘FIX SAPD’ “We remain concerned by the lack...
SAPOA Press Release – February 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2021 NEW SAPOA EXECUTIVE BOARD TAKES OFFICE New Leadership at the San Antonio Police Officers Association SAN ANTONIO, TX - A new Executive Board of the San Antonio Police Officers Association was sworn into office on February 1,...
SAPOA Press Release – January 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2021 Statement from John “Danny” Diaz, President-elect of the San Antonio Police Officers Association in response to “San Antonio Coalition for Police Accountability (SACPA)” Press Statement “While I won’t address every one of the...
SAPOA Press Release – January 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2021 Contact: Michael Helle Tel: (210) 822-4428 Email: pres@sapoa.org The following is a statement from Michael Helle, President of the San Antonio Police Officers Association, on news that “FIX SAPD” has delivered 20,000 signatures...
Jugging is on the Rise this Holiday Season
While many people have never heard of the crime “jugging,” (a slang term for stealing) it is rapidly gaining popularity in San Antonio, especially with the holiday season around the corner. According to SAPD, jugging involves thieves watching and closely following...
K-9 Unit Spotlight: Barrientes & Falco
All About Officer Barrientes and his K-9 Partner Falco: It’s certainly not an ordinary dog’s life for Falco. He has spent the past 2 years protecting and working alongside Officer Barrientes. When the pair finds themselves in harm’s way or on a difficult mission,...
K-9 Unit Spotlight: Davila & Arrow
Say Hello to Arrow and Officer Davila: Arrow, a member of the SAPD K-9 unit for 2 years is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois. His handler, Officer Davila, has been a part of the K-9 unit for 8 years and hasn’t turned back. He’s been working with his K-9 Arrow for a little...
Officer Spotlight: Amanda Viera
Even as a child, Amanda Viera knew she wanted to be a police officer. Some of her earliest memories include seeing her mom in uniform and knowing how proud she was to wear it. Growing up in a law enforcement home meant that she got a first-hand look at what it means...
K-9 Unit Spotlight: Reich & Wylie
Meet Officer Reich and Wylie: Growing up with hunting dogs and being around dogs for most of his life, Officer Travis Reich looked at joining the K-9 unit as an opportunity to work with animals while continuing to serve his community. Officer Reich has been working in...