City & SAPOA Collective Bargaining March 26, 2026

This meeting was a collective bargaining session between the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) held on March 26, 2026. The discussion focused on negotiating contract articles related to labor relations, hours of work, off-duty employment, safety and equipment, and educational incentive pay. Key procurement-related topics included clarifications on the process for officers to seek duty-related certifications with tuition reimbursement, and the role of subject matter experts in procurement and IT to facilitate access to necessary equipment and technology. The parties agreed to tentatively agree (TA) on articles 14 (off-duty employment), 17 (unspecified), 10 (safety and equipment), and 33 (educational incentive pay) with minor edits. Article 13 (hours of work) was proposed with new shift schedules and an implementation plan, but required further review. The city emphasized the importance of involving procurement and IT liaisons in discussions to ensure compliance with city policies and efficient acquisition of resources. The meeting concluded with agreement to extend negotiations and continue working groups on outstanding issues, including health benefits and expunctions.