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Body cam footage from a camera worn by Deputy John Rodriguez shows the initial encounter when multiple offers showed up at Damian Daniels home for a wellness check in August 2020.

Damian Daniels video released after grand jury declines to indict deputy who shot him

by Iris Dimmick December 20, 2021December 21, 2021

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

Sara Noble, left, cuts pies alongside Logan Thompson in preparation for a Thanksgiving meal at SA Clubhouse on Wednesday.

SA Clubhouse stepping up its mental health advocacy to amplify members’ voices

by Iris Dimmick November 26, 2021November 24, 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

Christopher Lutton, chair of the union negotiations committee, speaks to Maria Villagómez, deputy city manager, during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

City, union agree on key police disciplinary process amid contract talks

by Iris Dimmick November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

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

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