SAN ANTONIO – A police officer from San Antonio, Officer Taylor Thompson, has recently faced a series of suspensions due to incidents involving alcohol and domestic violence. Earlier this year, he was suspended for his behavior at a ski resort in New Mexico, and now he has received another suspension related to a domestic violence arrest.
In late August, Thompson was handed a 30-day suspension after admitting to Castroville police that he had struck a woman with an open palm. This incident led to charges of misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury to a family member. During the altercation on January 26, Thompson claimed he acted in self-defense, but the case was forwarded to the Medina County District Attorney’s Office. Ultimately, the criminal case was dismissed in early March, as per court documents released by the DA’s office.
As part of the disciplinary actions following his domestic violence arrest, Thompson was required to sign a “release and settlement agreement.” This agreement, signed on August 21, mandated that he enroll in a battering intervention and prevention program within 20 days of the beginning of his suspension. Notably, Thompson waived any right to appeal the suspension as part of this agreement. Initially, he had been given a proposed indefinite suspension in July.
Previous Incident at Taos Ski Valley
Thompson’s troubles began earlier this year when he was suspended for 15 days after an incident at the Taos Ski Valley in early January. Investigations revealed that he was intoxicated in public view and had failed to report his contact with law enforcement to a supervisor. During this incident, ski patrol treated him for a cut on his hand. Video footage showed Thompson identifying himself as a police officer and insisting that he was “good,” despite being visibly impaired and knocking over objects.
While being treated by medics, Thompson became emotional and began crying, needing assistance to sit down. He was later taken to a hospital for treatment of his hand injury. During the same incident, his girlfriend, Skylynn Cisnero, was charged with battery on a peace officer and misdemeanor concealing identity after becoming combative with officers at the ski resort and later with jail staff. Following her arrest, Cisnero was terminated from her position as a police officer in Hondo, New Mexico.
Off-duty SAPD Officer Taylor Thompson had a large cut on his hand, had difficulty standing and began crying while talking to emergency responders on Jan. 6. (KSAT)
These incidents raise significant concerns about accountability and the conduct of law enforcement officers, particularly regarding issues of domestic violence and substance abuse. It is crucial for police departments to address such behavior seriously to maintain public trust and ensure the safety of all community members.
