Welcome to the San Antonio Police Officers' Association page. Instagram & X: @SAPOAssociation
Established in 1946, the San Antonio Police Officers' Association has a singular focus to represent, preserve, and protect the benefits earned through dedicated service to our community. The Association leadership are uniformed officers elected by the membership and entrusted with carrying forward the message of service and integrity to the City of San Antonio. SAPOA supports and gives back to the
06/04/2026
Men are 4x more likely to die by su***de than women, and police personnel face PTSD and depression at twice the rate of the general public.
This , we are breaking the stigma around mental health in law enforcement. Get rapid, confidential support through the NOW Clinic at https://sapoa.org/membership
In our latest Sit Down with SAPOA episode, President Johnny Perez and PAC Legislative Director Carlos Ortiz dive into how our Political Action Committee advocates for our membership at both the city and state levels.
Learn how we ensure our officers' voices are heard: https://youtu.be/XHC2PQCa1Ks?si=wI7qZ5kPQQVtLtCv
05/29/2026
Thank you for your bravery and commitment to serving the Alamo City. We'll take it from here!
Officer Sanchez overcame a distrust of the police in San Antonio, serving first in the military before joining SAPD. His incredible focus on empathy, mental health advocacy, and community-first policing earned him the prestigious 2025 Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT Officer of the Year Award 🇺🇸
05/27/2026
SAPOA President Johnny Perez recently joined KLRN Public Television's On the Record to give an inside look at where we stand with the city on contract negotiations. He broke down the realities of keeping San Antonio competitive with other Texas departments and explained why a collaborative approach is the best way to secure the benefits our officers deserve. Watch the full interview, starting at the 11 minute mark:
https://www.pbs.org/video/may-21-2026-commissioner-warns-of-big-trouble-for-elections-b9mgm6/
Celebrate loud, proud, and safely!
🚨It’s Election Day!🚨
Get out and vote in support of SAPOA-endorsed candidates from 7 AM to 7 PM. Don't settle for more of the same. Vote Luz Elena Chapa for DA.
Voting information can be found here: https://sapoa.org/about/political-action/
05/25/2026
This , we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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