[11/10/2025, San Antonio, TX] — The Board of Directors of the National Center for Police Defense, Inc. (NCPD) expresses its full support and deepest appreciation for the verdict reached today in the criminal trial of former officers of the San Antonio Police Department. A Bexar County jury found Officer Alfred Flores, Officer Eleazar Alejandro and Officer Nathaniel Villalobos not guilty of all charges brought in connection with the June 23, 2023 incident resulting in the death of Melissa Perez.
As an organization committed to the defense, support and welfare of law enforcement officers in times of legal challenge, NCPD is proud to have stood with Officer Alfred Flores and his family throughout this rigorous legal process.
Officer Alfred Flores joined the San Antonio Police Department on September 8, 2008, and served nearly 15 years on the city’s southwest side — as officer, detective and sergeant — before he was charged.
After the incident, Officer Flores was confronted not only with the burden of serious criminal charges, but also with the personal, professional and emotional toll that such proceedings inevitably impose.
During that time, NCPD was honored to provide him and his family financial and emotional support. We provided support to him and his family during a precarious and scary time in their lives and provided financial assistance as well. We also offered moral and peer support to help Officer Flores and his loved ones as they navigated the public and legal scrutiny.
The organization shares in the relief that comes with the jury’s verdict today, and reaffirms our belief that every officer deserves a fair process and full access to support when legal and professional challenges arise.
The not-guilty verdict affirms the principle that law enforcement officers acting in complex, split-second scenarios must be evaluated under the full context of their environment, training and threat perception. The case of Officer Flores serves as a reminder of the unique risks faced by those who serve and protect, and the critical importance of experienced advocacy and support when the line between duty and liability is tested.
While we recognise that no verdict undoes the tragic loss of life involved in this incident, today’s outcome underscores that officers must have a fair opportunity to present their actions and receive full procedural due process. NCPD commends the jury’s deliberation, and acknowledges the countless hours of preparation by defense counsel and supporting experts that enabled a just resolution.
As Officer Flores moves forward from this chapter, NCPD remains committed to offering continued support to him and his family, and to all officers across the country who may find themselves in similar circumstances. We encourage law enforcement agencies, unions and allied organisations to engage proactively on behalf of their members, ensure transparent support mechanisms, and invest in training, wellness and legal-readiness strategies.
National Center for Police Defense is honored to have served Officer Flores, and stands ready to serve more officers — because those who protect others deserve protection too.
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About National Center for Police Defense
The National Center for Police Defense, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting law enforcement officers in their time of need — especially when they face legal crises or injury arising from the performance of duty. We provide financial assistance, resource linkage, and emotional and moral support to help ensure officers receive fair treatment and full access to justice. For more information, visit www.nationalcenterforpolicedefense.com
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