SAFFE Archives - San Antonio Report

He once hated police. Jairo Sanchez is now Texas’ Officer of the Year.

by Diego Medel December 25, 2025December 29, 2025

He once hated police. Now he’s Officer of the Year, recognized by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas for his work in San Antonio.

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

"It might as well be called Murder Lane," Rev. Ruth A. Martin, a resident and beauty salon owner, told Chief McManus of N. New Braunfels Street. Photo by Lea Thompson.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Eastside Residents Team Up with SAPD to Fight Crime

by Lea Thompson January 27, 2016November 29, 2017

A bike locked by its wheel only will not deter thieves. Photo via Flicker user Quan Ha.

Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Read This Before Thieves Steal Your Bike

by Robert Rivard March 13, 2015October 7, 2016