Law Enforcement is a job like no other, and last year, 128 officers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. That number is 10% down from 2016 when 143 officers died, marking the second lowest toll in over 50 years. The only other year with fewer deaths was in 2013, when 116 officers […]
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On July 7, 2016, five Dallas Police Officers were killed by sniper fire during a peaceful protest while seven others, including two civilians, were wounded. The Saturday following the Dallas shooting, San Antonio police got a call about shots fired near the San Antonio Police Headquarters. Bullet markings were left on the building and shell […]
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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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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 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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As guardians of this beautiful city, SAPD officers within the SAFFE Unit have provided a program to help train the future protectors of San Antonio. Introducing the San Antonio Police Explorer Program. The Explorers program gives young adults interested in law enforcement an in-depth look at what the job entails in order to begin their training early. Over the course […]
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“Building Trust through Transparency” is the newest initiative by the City of San Antonio and SAPD to increase trust and improve relations between San Antonio law enforcement and the community. The program is in the process of being introduced in all parts of our city as SAPD reaches out to show their commitment to San […]
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