The San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have increased patrols across the region amid heightened security concerns following escalating violence overseas and a deadly mass shooting in Austin.
Officials say the stepped-up presence is precautionary, aimed at reassuring the public and deterring potential threats.
SAPD, in a statement on Wednesday, said the move comes “in light of recent events in Iran and the tragic shooting in Austin, Officers have stepped up patrol-by’s at places of worship, schools, and other high-traffic venues, including amusement parks.”…