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The SAPD Homicide Department investigates a scene at the homeless encampment underneath Highway 281 in March.

Homicides rose in San Antonio, U.S. in 2020; experts aren’t sure why

by Iris Dimmick September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

San Antonio saw a 22% rise in homicides in 2020, lower than the dramatic nationwide increase of 30%, according to FBI crime data.

Ananda Tomas, Deputy Director of Fix SAPD speaks with members of the press following a press conference hosted by the San Antonio Police Officer's Union.

San Antonio plans to send a cop to all mental health calls, but activist groups want an alternative

by Iris Dimmick September 8, 2021September 9, 2021

Claude Jacob, director of the Metropolitan Health District

San Antonio’s new health department leader broke his back in a hayride accident. Here’s how that led him to work in public health.

by Iris Dimmick September 7, 2021September 7, 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

First Assistant City Attorney Liz Provencio speaks during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union.

City, union ‘narrowing the gap’ on police discipline

by Iris Dimmick July 22, 2021July 23, 2021

Christopher Lutton, chair of union negotiations committee, talks with Ron DeLord, an attorney representing the police union, during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

The police union contract expires in less than 3 months. Here’s where negotiations with the city stand.

by Iris Dimmick July 9, 2021July 11, 2021

From the scene of the Embassy Suites officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning April 24, 2018.

San Antonio wants little-used police evaluations to inform pay and promotions

by Iris Dimmick June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

City, police union resume contract talks, but little progress made

by Iris Dimmick June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Texas Legislature moves to prevent large cities from cutting law enforcement budgets

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2021May 26, 2021

A San Antonio Police vehicle is parked blocking traffic in front of the Public Safety Headquarters on Santa Rosa Avenue.

San Antonio looks to change the way it responds to certain 911 calls

by Iris Dimmick May 5, 2021May 5, 2021