3. Notice of SAPD and SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay: a. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Connor L. Talamas effective December 24, 2025. b. An agreed three (3) day suspension for Officer Juan Pena effective December 11, 2025. c. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Officer Kirby Painter effective December 19, 2025. d. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Luis E. Posadas effective December 20, 2025. e. An agreed one (1) day suspension for Officer Rolando Sulaica effective December 19, 2025. f. An agreed thirty (30) day suspension for Officer Kirby Painter effective December 19, 2025. g. A one (1) day suspension for Officer Jacob Vasquez effective January 15, 2026. h. A two (2) day suspension for Officer Thomas Gutierrez effective January 14, 2026. These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final. i. An indefinite suspension for Officer David McCall effective January 7, 2026. A letter of appeal was received on January 12, 2026. j. An indefinite suspension for Officer Thomas Rivas effective January 13, 2026. A letter of appeal was received on January 14, 2026.
Summary
This agenda item provides notice of disciplinary suspensions without pay for several officers within the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). The suspensions range from one day to thirty days, with some officers receiving multiple suspensions. Notably, Officer Kirby Painter has two separate thirty-day suspensions listed for the same effective date. Most of these suspensions are agreed upon and have not been appealed, making them final. However, two officers, David McCall and Thomas Rivas, have received indefinite suspensions, and both have filed letters of appeal, meaning their cases are not yet final.
This item details disciplinary actions against police and fire officers. While these are internal personnel matters, they relate to public safety personnel and their accountability. The appeals filed by Officers McCall and Rivas indicate ongoing processes that could affect future disciplinary outcomes.
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