SAN ANTONIO - The future of the San Antonio Police Department is at stake, staring down Danny Diaz, the new president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA).

On his first day on the job, Diaz went one-on-one with Randy Beamer about the critical timespan now facing SAPD. Diaz spelled out his number one priority - negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement that in recent years has turned into a bitter, messy battle with the City. The negotiations begin soon with the current CBA set to expire later this year.

Diaz and Randy also talked about an attempt to remove these bargaining rights. Currently, there is a group trying to get these rights on the May ballot. Diaz says efforts like these are similar to the ‘Defund the Police’ movement.

Plus, Mayor Ron Nirenberg is up for re-election. Randy asked Diaz if the SAPOA will stay out of the race. And in answering, Diaz says there are other council districts that may get SAPOA’s attention.

Diaz became president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association on February 1, 2021. Prior, Diaz served for nearly 30 years with the San Antonio Police Department. During his tenure, Diaz served on South Patrol, in the Street Crimes Unit, and for 20 years as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit. While executing a narcotics warrant in 2010, he was shot three times. For his service, he was awarded the Meritorious Conduct Award and the Purple Heart. He has also earned several merit awards for apprehensions.

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