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From left: Deborah Ponce and Nancy Lucio sign up to collect signatures in the community to get the San Antonio Justice Charter on the ballot for the May municipal elections.

Organizers work to put marijuana, abortion and police reforms on May ballot

by Iris Dimmick December 20, 2022February 16, 2023

Ananda Tomas, executive director of ACT 4 SA, speaks during a protest against former SAPD officer James Brennand outside of the Public Safety Headquarters on Tuesday. Brennand was fired after shooting 17-year-old Erik Cantu.

Activists seek 20K signatures for justice and police reform initiative for 2023 ballot

by Iris Dimmick October 17, 2022April 12, 2023

Lynda Espinoza holds a sign that reads "mom wants justice" at the vigil and rally for her 13-year-old son, Andre "AJ" Hernandez, who was killed by police on June 3, 2022.

Activists, family of 13-year-old boy killed by police rally to demand answers

by Iris Dimmick June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

John "Danny" Diaz, president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association, is greeted during a press conference outside the San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters held with Police Chief William McManus.

Accountability, discipline and pay: Unpacking the proposed police contract

by Iris Dimmick March 9, 2022March 18, 2022

District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced that his office plans to present Damian Daniels' case before a grand jury before the end of December at a press conference with Damian Daniels’ family in front of the Paul Elizondo Tower Tuesday.

DA: Grand jury will hear case of Damian Daniels this month

by Iris Dimmick December 7, 2021December 8, 2021

According to research commiAccording to research commissioned by the city, San Antonio's West side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program, launching in the spring, four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls. ssioned by the city, San Antonio's west side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls.

Role of police in planned emergency response team draws dissent

by Iris Dimmick November 16, 2021November 22, 2021

San Antonio police officer Pete Ovalle motions to a map outlining officers and their coverage areas during a neighborhood watch class on Wednesday.

Here’s how San Antonio is shifting its approach to crime prevention

by Iris Dimmick August 25, 2021August 25, 2021