| January 30, 2026
San Antonio Police Officers’ Association Begins Three-Year Contract Negotiations With the City of San Antonio
New proposal centers on officer retention, healthcare access, and training improvements through 2029SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JAN. 30, 2026 – Today, the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association has formally entered collective bargaining negotiations with the City of San Antonio, a process that occurs eve
| December 15, 2025
Official Statement on Behalf of Danny Diaz, President of San Antonio Police Officers’ Association
After careful deliberation and input from our members, the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association has decided not to move forward with a formal vote of no confidence against Chief William McManus.While no action will be taken in the new year, this process has raised awareness of the ongoing concer
| November 11, 2025
Official Statement from Danny Diaz Following the Not Guilty Verdict
Official statement from Danny Diaz, President of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association, following today’s verdict:“The San Antonio Police Officers’ Association (SAPOA) and our members are thankful for the NOT GUILTY verdict handed down by a Bexar County jury today. All three San Antonio offic
| October 23, 2025
San Antonio Police Union Leader Expresses Safety Concerns for Citizens and Officers
SAPOA President Danny Diaz was featured in an article for Kens 5, expressing safety concerns for citizens and officers in San Antonio.Read the full article here.The post San Antonio Police Union Leader Expresses Safety Concerns for Citizens and Officers appeared first on San Antonio Police Officers'
| October 23, 2025
Repeat Offenders Shoot Two Officers, SAPOA President
SAPOA President Danny Diaz was featured in an article for KSAT, discussing concern after the latest shooting involving officers in the line of duty.Read the full article here.The post Repeat Offenders Shoot Two Officers, SAPOA President appeared first on San Antonio Police Officers' Association.
| September 20, 2023
San Antonio Police Officers’ Association Nonprofit Helps Prepare Students For the 2023-2024 School Year
San Antonio school districts currently serve over 300,000 students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. In anticipation of the upcoming school year, some local families are struggling to make ends meet and purchase essential school supplies for their children. In an effort to address these needs, the Sa
| July 14, 2023
Member Highlight: Officer Luming Ji
Having been born and raised in Xiang Tan City, Hunan Province, located in Southeast China, Officer Luming Ji is the only first-generation Chinese immigrant in the San Antonio Police Department. Ji started his law enforcement journey in his hometown in China at the age of 21 where he attended a three
| May 18, 2023
SWAT Sniper Spotlight
Special Weapons and Tactics, commonly known as SWAT, are highly-trained experts in their chosen fi eld of work. But what exactly does that mean? Often people hear myths, rumors, and common stereotypes about the SWAT team, but many officers never get the opportunity to see the behind scenes and the r
| March 12, 2023