Job Description Overview: ACT 4 SA is seeking a bilingual advocacy organizer (English-Spanish) who is highly motivated, creative and committed to public safety reform. Working under the supervision of the Advocacy Director, the community organizer will be directly responsible for developing relationships with community members and civic leaders to establish an active group of community […]
Join ACT 4 SA and the family of AJ Hernandez, 13-year-old killed by SAPD, for a rally and vigil in his honor
SAPD ignored protocols that could have saved AJ’s life, and we demand they tell the truth and take action NOW. ACT 4 SA sends our deepest condolences as we stand with the family of AJ Hernandez, the 13-year-old child who was shot and killed by SAPD Friday morning. SAPD’s negligence and failure to respond […]
ACT 4 SA Statement on CBA Contract Approval
We are so proud of our community for sending hundreds of emails, calls and tweets, and participating in numerous testimonies asking Council to be brave and vote down a contract that still misses the mark for so many of us. Our demands dominated the narrative both in public comment and on the dais. We are […]
Statement: City Council Needs to Address Key Issues in SAPOA-Approved CBA Contract
If this new 5 year contract is approved, we will remain the only major city in Texas without an independent Citizen’s Review Board. While the City has played a role in propelling tougher discipline for officer misconduct, we are disappointed that they did not bring an independent citizens advisory board to the negotiating table. At […]
Statement on the SAPD Shooting of Kevin Johnson
Yesterday afternoon, SAPD opened fire on 28 year old Kevin Johnson in broad daylight allegedly striking him nine times in the back. ACT 4 SA is extending their sincerest condolences to Kevin’s family and offer our support in any way we can. We are ready to mobilize. Kevin was running from officers chasing him for […]
After one year, here's where police union contract talks are at in San Antonio – San Antonio Report
While a few major sticking points remain, most notably around discipline, negotiators say they see a new contract in sight. [from San Antonio Report]
Statement on Commissioners court decision to approve budget for updated body camera & taser technology
This shows no good-faith effort from our Sheriff to even attempt to follow the wishes of the community. We are disappointed in the court for folding to this hardball tactic so quickly. ACT 4 SA is disappointed that our Commissioners Court voted so quickly to approve the added budget amendment for upgraded Axon body camera […]
Accountability for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department
We need your voice! Join us at Commissioner’s Court to add your public comment demanding accountability for the Sheriff’s Office.
• Tuesday, Feb. 8th at 9 AM
• Second Floor of Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 2.01
• You must sign up by 8:45 AM in person only
After we were made aware of ongoing issues with VIA Transit police, the ACT 4 SA team sat down with VIA to ask questions about some of the problems that currently exist.
Statement on Sheriff Salazar’s announcement on Citizens Advisory Board
This is a step in the right direction- but should by no means be considered the best solution. We can still do better. ACT 4 SA believes in alternative solutions to policing. The size and scope of law enforcement in our community and across America has been too large for too long. We also […]
