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SAPOA Press Release – June 16, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Helle Tel: (210) 822-4428 Email: pres@sapoa.org STATEMENT FROM SAPOA PRESIDENT ON EXECUTIVE ORDER San Antonio, TX, June 16, 2020 - Michael Helle, President of the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association (SAPOA) issued the...
SAPOA Press Release – March 18, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Helle Tel: (210) 822-4428 Email: pres@sapoa.org 9-1-1 TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY: FIRST RESPONDERS NEED YOUR HELP SAPOA calls on San Antonio Retailers to partner with them after First Responders given insufficient protective gear and...
SAPOA Press Release – January 12, 2020
‘BROKEN BLUE’ SERIES MISLEADS PUBLIC, MALIGNS OFFICERS KSAT Series rehashes old cases to mislead the public and impugn integrity of all Police Officers. San Antonio, TX - The KSAT-TV “Defender” series, Broken Blue, features misleading, sensationalistic, and old...
Vote – Your Voice Matters.
Register to Vote! Election Day is on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and Early Voting starts on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. SAPAO encourages all of our members to register to vote and make your voice heard. SAPOA works with elected officials at all levels to protect our...
SAPOA Press Release – July 29, 2019
POLICE OFFICER ASKED TO LEAVE RESTAURANT FOR CARRYING WEAPONRestaurant’s mistake demonstrates need for education on State Gun Law San Antonio, TX – On Saturday, July 27th, a San Antonio Police Officer was asked to leave Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse by a...
SAPOA Press Release – June 6, 2019
EXPRESS-NEWS "REPORT" FILLED WITH ERRORS, MOST LIKELY OBTAINED ILLEGALLY Report’s inaccuracies and delivery and possession raise legal and ethical questions for those involved. San Antonio, TX – Earlier this year, the Express-News published a story about a...
SAPOA Press Release – June 3, 2019
NIRENBERG SUED, REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH INVESTIGATION INTO “RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY” Attorney General: City hiding discriminatory motives for “extreme” Chick-fil-A decision. San Antonio, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Ron Nirenberg and the City of San...
SAPOA Press Release – April 24, 2019
D.A. GIVES A PASS TO CRIMINAL TRESPASSERS Joe Gonzales Says Criminal Trespassing By Homeless Will No Longer Be Prosecuted. San Antonio, TX – In apparent disregard for the safety and rights of San Antonio business owners and property owners, Bexar County District...
Who Do Police Officers Really Support for Mayor? We Asked Our Members.
Here Are The Results*: Here's Some of What They Said: "Ron Nirenberg does not support first responders." "Nirenberg had his shot and has failed miserably. COSA citizens deserve a mayor who will put their needs and safety first." "Brockhouse is clearly the best choice...