Violent Crime Task Force Archives - San Antonio Report

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

Violent Crime in SA Dips Despite an Overall Crime Rate Increase

by Emily Royall September 26, 2018November 1, 2018

The rate of violent crime in San Antonio dropped slightly in 2017, leveling off a spike in violent crime that began in 2014, according to FBI data.

San Antonio Police Department’s administrative policy gives officers the discretion to either cite or arrest someone for offenses such as marijuana possession, theft, or driving with an invalid license.

SAPD Reports 6% Decrease in Violent Crime, Fewer Homicides

by Jeffrey Sullivan January 4, 2018January 5, 2018

Chief William McManus peers through the crowd during a press conference following the call of the SAPOA for his resignation. Photo by Scott Ball.

With Uptick in Violent Crime, Task Force Likely to Continue

by Jeffrey Sullivan November 17, 2017November 20, 2017