Audit committee accepts city auditor's report on SAPD body-worn protective equipment; police outline new inventory controls

The San Antonio Audit Committee accepted the Office of the City Auditor report AU24-033 on March 28, 2025, which reviewed inventory management and accounting for San Antonio Police Department body-worn protective equipment (BWPE). The auditor found purchasing controls and user access to the Aptricity inventory system adequate but recommended consistent inventory procedures and tracking of manufacturer-listed expiration dates; the Police Department agreed and proposed a timetable for corrective actions.

Audit manager Abigail Estevez told the committee the audit reviewed 17 pieces of equipment across eight units and examined items including rifle-rated…