Our History and Mission

Since 1946 the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association has had 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.

Leadership

Johnny Perez is SAPOA’s new President. He has dedicated 26 years to law enforcement, working on patrol, the SAFFE unit, and the Hostage Negotiator Team. He represents SAPOA on the Board of Directors fas VP for CLEAT. Throughout his career, Johnny has been committed to bettering his community and the SAPOA membership.

Executive Board

The San Antonio Police Officers’ Association (SAPOA) is led by a dedicated and selfless team of officers who focus on taking care of the membership and their families. The Executive Board comes from within the ranks and each role has a purpose and area of expertise. This team is the voice of the Association and they serve the membership to the best of their abilities.

Vice President

Jason Sanchez

Secretary

Chris Herron

Sergeant at Arms

DJ Johnson

Treasurer

Ryan Reynolds

Parliamentarian

Pablo Arriaga

Past Presidents

We cannot overlook the leaders from our past that set the tone for our future. The past presidents of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association laid the foundation for who we are today. The presidents below gave of themselves to represent the needs of thousands of officers throughout the 60-year history of SAPOA. We owe them a debt of gratitude and thanks for a job well done.

Danny Diaz

2021-2026

Mike Helle

2008-2021

Teddy Stewart

2004-2007

Rene Rodriquez

2002-2004

Ronnie Welch

2000-2002

Alex Perez

1998-1999

Carl King

1996-1998

Jimmy Wilborn

1989-1991

BY THE NUMBERS

United in service, strength and tradition.

2,650+

Active Members

1,723

Retired Officers

80

Years of Service

Awards

Honoring the officers and civilian personnel whose commitment goes above and beyond in service to our community.


  • Chief’s Technology Team
  • Sergeant Frank Rivera
  • Det. Janellen Valle
  • Ofc. Andres Salazar
  • Linda Flores
  • Ofc. Caleb Fechner
  • Ofc. Zachary McFaddin
  • Ofc. Adrian Sanchez
  • Ofc. Logan Yee
  • Ofc. Eustorgio Davila
  • Ofc. Vincent Salinas
  • Ofc. Kyle Wallace
  • Ofc. Anthony Pena
  • Ofc. Alexander Herrera
  • Ofc. Ruben Vasquez
  • Ofc. Slater Corey
  • Ofc. Victoria Camacho
  • Ofc. Luis Rodriguez
  • Ofc. Cassandra Serna
  • Ofc. Michael Marie
  • Ofc. Jairo Sanchez
  • Ofc. Frank Tapia
  • Ofc. Annika Hinojosa
  • Ofc. Jeremy Spencer
  • Ofc. William Perez
  • Ofc. Matthew Medina
  • Ofc. Jesus Hilario-Marquez
  • Ofc. Jorge Ramos
  • Ofc. Jacob Barcena
  • Ofc. Ryan O’Hara
  • Ofc. Kyle Rainey
  • Ofc. Dean Rosetta
  • Ofc. Luis Cordova
  • Ms. Taylor Garza
  • Mr. Victor Ynfante
  • Mr. Justin Hazlett
  • Mr. Ryan Moore
  • Mr. Jose Esquivel
  • Mr. Austin Simmons
  • Kelly Walls
  • Rosa Mireles
  • Gil Flores
  • Allison Compton
  • Chaplain Betsy “Chappy B” Butler

Watch on Youtube

Get to know the men and women who serve our community. Visit the San Antonio Police Association’s YouTube channel to watch videos featuring officers, community initiatives, and stories that highlight the dedication and commitment of San Antonio’s police force.

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