“You can’t send police officers out on the street with weapons that are not reliable,” said San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus listens to a discussion during a City Council Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday.City Council will soon weigh whether to upgrade the San Antonio Police Department’s handguns, from .40 caliber to 9 mm.
Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again. “You carry a tool of your trade for 10 years, and it becomes [of] sentimental value to you,” said McManus. “Most officers want to keep them.” Asked why San Antonio is on pace to record its highest murder rate since the 1990s, McManus said he couldn’t point to one single reason, but noted that the increase in guns carried by people who don’t have proper training is leading to unsafe communities all over the country.Our thoughtful, in-depth reporting is only possible with your support. Help us continue producing news and perspectives you can't get anywhere else by becoming a member today.
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