Mike Helle Archives - San Antonio Report

City adopts three year $3.7 million plan to increase police presence in 28 violent crime "hotspots" around the city in an effort to reduce crime.

San Antonio’s police contract will test public faith in stronger disciplinary measures

by Robert Rivard March 6, 2022March 6, 2022

Opinion: There is good reason to believe this new contract marks a cessation of hostilities between the union and city hall.

John "Danny" Diaz, president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association. Photos taken at SAPOA headquarters on February 3, 2021.

New police union president: ‘Someone has to fight the fight’

by Iris Dimmick February 7, 2021August 11, 2021

Police reform petitions gain momentum during early voting in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Mayor Ivy Taylor invited local activist Mike Lowe to sit next to her during the meeting. Photo by Scott Ball.

Police reform advocates fear repeat of failed task force

by Iris Dimmick September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

Asking San Antonio police to give during the pandemic

by Robert Rivard September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Petitioners begin gathering signatures to dismantle local police union

by Iris Dimmick September 8, 2020September 11, 2020

San Antonio City Council weighs divided public feedback on ‘defunding’ police

by Iris Dimmick August 12, 2020August 13, 2020

City Manager Sheryl Sculley along with Deputy City Manager Erik Walsh monitor the press conference from the side. Photo by Scott Ball.

Sheryl Sculley to Unveil Greedy Bastards at Rivard Report-Hosted Book Event

by Iris Dimmick July 22, 2020August 11, 2020

Lawmakers Convene in San Antonio to ‘Stand with Law Enforcement’

by Iris Dimmick July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

How Fired Cops Make It Back on the Force Through Arbitration

by Iris Dimmick and Brendan Gibbons July 12, 2020August 10, 2020