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Records: SAPD fired sergeant for timekeeping issues after voicing concerns about lieutenant’s behavior
By Dillon Collier, Joshua Saunders at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
A veteran San Antonio Police Department sergeant was fired for submitting inaccurate employee time forms after she reported concerns about a lieutenant’s conduct toward female employees, internal records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. The sequence of events that culminated with the February ...
Key takeaway Kelly Bender is now at the center of a federal retaliation complaint.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The firing of Sgt. Kelly Bender raises questions about the San Antonio Police Department's handling of internal complaints and its treatment of veteran officers who speak out. Bender's indefinite suspension came after she reported concerns about a lieutenant's behavior toward female employees, sparking a federal retaliation complaint. This case has implications for the community's trust in the police department's ability to address internal issues and protect whistleblowers. As the city navigates this complaint, Alamo Heights residents should pay attention to how the department responds to allegations of retaliation and how it supports officers who report misconduct. The fact that Bender's attorney argues the punishment was excessive and retaliatory suggests that the department's actions may have a chilling effect on officers who want to report wrongdoing. The outcome of this case will be closely watched in Alamo Heights, where residents expect transparency and accountability from their law enforcement agencies.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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