San Antonio
United States | Texas
Updated - August 11, 2025

Picture By: San Antonio Police Department
San Antonio, Texas is a culturally rich and historically significant city in south-central Texas, known as the second-most populous city in the state. Founded in 1718 as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost, it later became the site of the iconic Battle of the Alamo during Texas’s fight for independence. Today, San Antonio blends its deep Hispanic heritage with modern growth, serving as a major military hub and a top tourist destination thanks to landmarks like the River Walk, historic missions, and vibrant festivals.
*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in San Antonio*
-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-
Local/State Agencies
Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Type | Primary Jurisdiction |
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San Antonio Police Department | City of San Antonio | Municipal Police | City of San Antonio |
San Antonio Airport Police Department | City of San Antonio | Airport Police | San Antonio International Airport |
San Antonio Park Police Department | City of San Antonio | Municipal Police | San Antonio parks |
Bexar County Sheriff's Office | Bexar County Sheriff | County Police | Bexar County |
Bexar County Constable's Office Pct 1 | Bexar County Pct 1 | County Police | Bexar County Pct 1 |
Bexar County Constable's Office Pct 2 | Bexar County Constable Pct 2 | County Police | Bexar County Pct 2 |
Bexar County Constable's Office Pct 3 | Bexar County Constable Pct 3 | County Police | Bexar County Pct 3 |
Bexar County Constable's Office Pct 4 | Bexar County Constable Pct 4 | County Police | Bexar County Pct 4 |
Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office | Bexar County Fire Marshal | County Police | Bexar County |
VIA Transit Police Department | VIA Transit | Transit Police | VIA Transit system |
Bexar County Hospital District Police Department | University Health | Hospital Police | Bexar County Hospital District |
UT Health San Antonio Police Department | University of Texas | Hospital Police | South Texas Medical Center |
UT San Antonio Police Department | University of Texas | Campus Police | University of Texas San Antonio |
Alamo Colleges Police Department | Alamo Community College | Campus Police | Alamo Community Colleges |
St. Mary’s University Police Department | St. Mary’s University | Campus Police | St. Mary’s University |
Trinity University Police Department | Trinity University | Campus Police | Trinity University's campus |
San Antonio ISD Police Department | San Antonio ISD | School Police | San Antonio ISD |
Harlandale ISD Police Department | Harlandale ISD | School Police | Harlandale ISD |
NEISD Police Department | North East ISD | School Police | North East ISD |
South San Antonio ISD Police Department | South San Antonio ISD | Campus Police | South San Antonio ISD |
Southside ISD Police Department | Southside ISD | School Police | Southside ISD |
Southwest ISD Police Department | Southwest ISD | School Police | Southwest ISD |
Northside ISD Police Department | Northside ISD | School Police | Northside ISD |
Edgewood ISD Police Department | Edgewood ISD | School Police | Edgewood ISD |
East Central ISD Police Department | East Central ISD | School Police | East Central ISD |
Texas Highway Patrol | Texas DPS | State Police | Highways |
Federal Police Agencies
*with a visible patrolling prescence*
Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Type | Primary Jurisdiction |
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Federal Protective Service | DHS | Federal Police | Federal properties |
Veterans Affairs Police Department | Veterains Affairs | Federal Police | VA properties |
Air Force 502nd Security Forces - Police | Air Force Security Forces | Federal Police | Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston |
Ability to enforce the Texas vehicle code?
*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property.
Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*