Corporal Walter Harlee is a Bexar Country sheriff officer deputy who has dutifully served with the sheriff’s office for 15 years. A recent misdiagnosis has left Harlee with an amputated leg and a mound of bills to pay. Doctors suspected another condition and it resulted his leg being amputated at the knee after gangrene set […]
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Blue Cares is a non-profit organization that heavily relies on individual and business donations that advance The San Antonio Police Officers’ Association Benefit Fund. The mission of Blue Cares is to provide year around services and assistance to underprivileged, low-income, at risk children and their families. Blue Cares makes a difference in people’s lives with […]
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The City of San Antonio has been fighting graffiti for as long as any officer, active or retired, can remember. Not only is the vandalism an eye sore for San Antonio residents, but costs thousands of dollars to tax payers to repair and recover. Police Chief William McManus sites that the city has already spent […]
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When calling to mind Police Heroes, one might think of the badge, the uniform and the front lines in the battle of keeping us all safe. Rarely is there public acknowledgement of those behind the scenes, working for the overall good of the department, and ultimately, the community. On February 25th one such acknowledgment […]
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For years, police cruisers have been equipped with dashboard cameras. We have all seen what they can record. Television shows have profited from the footage as the public gazes at what officers see when they make a routine roadside stop to the behavior of the officers and the perpetrators of all types as they are […]
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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 some parts of the country, there are some people who feel a distrust for police officers. SAPD wants to ensure that in our community, they have, or are earning, everyone’s trust. SAPD’s Media Services Unit recently launched a social media campaign to build on the trust we have within our community by highlighting the […]
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The community is applauding the heroism of two Plano police officers that saved a 5-year-old boy from a burning home. Around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, a fire was reported in the 5600 block of Gillum Drive in Plano, TX. Officers Russell Harris and Mark Jones were in the area and were able to […]
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