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A 2019 study shows one out of every three U.S. adults are avoiding some public places or events for fear of mass shootings.

Scared in public places? You’re not alone.

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Opinion: 33% of U.S. adults have ceased going to certain public events for fear of being caught up in a mass shooting. How did we get here?

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.

SAPD would get $28M increase, 78 officers in city’s proposed budget

by Iris Dimmick August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar wipes his brow following a press conference unveiling the donated boat that is now owned and maintained by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department.

After a year of controversy, Sheriff Salazar finally launches his rescue boat

by Iris Dimmick July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Christina known as 'mama bear under the bridge' embraces the family of William Hawkins who was shot and killed at the Downtown Food Store near Highway 281 and McCullough Avenue.

‘He kept his light shining’: Homeless community, advocates mourn man shot at convenience store

by Iris Dimmick October 21, 2021October 22, 2021

As District 1 field office changes hands, fate of homeless encampment uncertain

by Iris Dimmick June 13, 2021August 11, 2021

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

by Iris Dimmick June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan (D2)

District 2 voters eye a crowded City Council ballot for May 1 election

by Iris Dimmick February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

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

Angel Rodriguez (left) and Nicole Kostos, who is pregnant, have been sleeping under Interstate 37 near Brooklyn Avenue for about two months. Police officers and homeless outreach teams clean up an encampment under Interstate 37 near Brooklyn Avenue. Photos taken on February 3, 2021.

Tent city removal – and possible future cleanup – sparks concern of homeless displacement

by Iris Dimmick February 4, 2021August 11, 2021

Police officer Joe Correa aids in keeping Fiesta Fiesta secure and safe.

Survey to ask San Antonians how they view the role of police

by Iris Dimmick January 29, 2021January 29, 2021