Law Enforcement Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio police union starts negotiations with city on new contract

by Diego Medel January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

Negotiations between the City of San Antonio and police union have begun. Officers want raises and changes to health care benefits.

Northside ISD’s police force struggles with state’s armed guard mandate 2 years later

by Xochilt Garcia September 14, 2025September 17, 2025

Sheriff Javier Salazar wants funds for a helicopter program. He already hired a pilot.

by Diego Medel September 2, 2025

In Bexar County, 1 detective investigates hundreds of missing persons cases. That’s about to change.

by Raquel Torres March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

An inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center sits in the mental health unit.

Bexar County mental health crisis response now available 24/7

by Oli De Los Santos, Texas Community Health News December 30, 2024

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a $3 million expansion and extension of the sheriff's office body camera contract. With the funding for new technology, Sheriff Javier Salazar said his office will now be able to enact a 10-day policy to make public certain body camera footage.

Bexar County’s 2025 budget is tighter, but adds more deputies

by Iris Dimmick September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

An SAPD officer stands guard at the perimeter of a crime scene in June.

Deadly crisis among San Antonio’s officers leads to more mental health resources

by Iris Dimmick August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Mental health emergencies require ‘care response,’ not police

by Ashwin Vasan June 4, 2021

Is experience a requirement for being sheriff? Bexar County voters will decide.

by Jackie Wang October 7, 2020