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SAPOA Press Release – April 26, 2022
an Antonio Police Officers’ Association (SAPOA) membership voted to approve their new Collective Bargaining Agreement. This ratification is the culmination of negotiations with the City of San Antonio and an in-depth education process for members of SAPOA.
SAPOA Press Release – March 2, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2022 SAPOA AND CITY OF SAN ANTONIO REACH TENTATIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT SAN ANTONIO, TX — Danny Diaz, President of the San Antonio Police Officers' Association, had the following statement regarding the tentative...
SAPOA Press Release – February 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 17, 2021 ‘FIX SAPD’ Admits Goal is to Defund Police At virtual launch party, co-host says goal is to “continue to defund” police. San Antonio, TX - After months of misleading voters about the true purpose of their campaign,...
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...
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,...