Challenging Times for Sheriff’s Deputies

The biggest challenges that Sheriff’s Deputies, both Detention and Law Enforcement Officers, are facing today have to do with the effects of COVID and staffing. For Detention Officers, it’s important to note that the jail is still short-staffed more than 200 deputies...

DSABC News: June 15, 2020

To Members of the DSABC: I know there is a lot happening at the moment that affects all the important work you’re doing. Between dealing with COVID-19 and now all of the political and civil unrest sparked by the incident in Minneapolis on May 25th, I know how...

NEVER FORGET: ONE BADGE. ONE VOICE

As you continue to serve during this unprecedented health crisis, I know there is a lot of uncertainty and that many of you have major concerns. I want you all to know that DSABC Leadership is listening, we hear you, and we are doing everything we can to ensure the...

Investigators Exposed to Covid After Sheriff Refuses Request

Entire investigative unit exposed to COVID-19 after Sheriff refuses ‘work from home’ request. SAN ANTONIO, TX, APRIL 24, 2020 – Last week, in an attempt to prevent illness within our ranks and avoid possible exposure to COVID-19, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association...

Sheriff Denies Traditional Honor to Retiring Deputy

Why was retiring deputy who served honorably for 37 yrs. denied hallowed sheriff’s office tradition? SAN ANTONIO, TX, April 1, 2020 – Sheriff Javier Salazar denied a long-time department retirement tradition to retiring Deputy Chief Dennis Casillas, who was last...

Your Voice Is Being Heard!

Our KEEP BEXAR SAFE campaign is raising awareness of the staffing crisis at the jail and now action is finally being taken to safely lower the jail population, thereby reducing the need for mandatory overtime to fill staffing gaps and increasing the safety of...