Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas – the state's largest law enforcement union organization. #CLEAT
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🚨60th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Midland. A CLEAT Regional Attorney responded and is assisting multiple members. All officers are safe.
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Our thoughts are with everyone affected by today's shooting incident in Midland. We are thankful for the law enforcement officers and first responders working to secure the scene and protect the community. Our CLEAT team is in touch with our members on the ground. Please continue to follow guidance from local authorities.
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I expressed this sentiment on behalf of @CLEAT in the hearing last month. Thank you @donfortexas for echoing it!
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Why are Texas police departments struggling to recruit officers? State Rep. @donfortexas speaks with host Brad Swail about the lasting impacts of the Defund the Police movement.
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CLEAT is proud to support the Williamson County Deputies Foundation at their fundraiser today, with Deputy Executive Director Jennifer Szimanski joining Williamson County Deputies Association (WCDA) President Marco Gomez to connect and help a deputy after a tragic loss.
Also on hand were Recruitment Director Janet Cole and additional CLEAT staff, helping support the association and strengthen relationships with the members they serve.
Events like these are a great reminder that CLEAT’s commitment to Texas law enforcement extends far beyond the office and into the communities, associations, and foundations that make our profession stronger.
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Sending all our healing prayers to Austin I.S.D. Police Department Chief Sneed 🙏💙 statesman.com/news/education…
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🚨57th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Brazoria County SO. CLEAT Staff Attorney Karen Dykes assisted our member.
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🚨56th Critical Incident, Dallas PD. CLEAT Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to assist our members last night.
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🚨54th Critical Incident, San Antonio PD, Officer Involved Shooting. CLEAT Staff Attorney Ricardo Garcia Tagle responded to assist our member.
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The night a gunman opened fire downtown on March 1, three police officers ran to the scene. statesman.com/news/article/a…
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CLEAT Deputy Executive Director Jennifer Szimanski testified today at the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs interim hearing. Szimanski spoke on two panels, one of which focused on the implementation of the TCOLE sunset bill, specifically law enforcement agency standards. The second panel addressed issues surrounding law enforcement recruiting and retention.
As departments continue to face staffing shortages and increasing demands, CLEAT remains committed to ensuring the voices of Texas law enforcement officers are heard where it matters most. Supporting the profession starts with recognizing the realities officers face every day and fighting for policies that strengthen recruitment, retention, protections, and long-term support for those who serve our communities across the state.
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We couldn’t let Military Appreciation Month pass without highlighting this #HometownHero! Officer Jairo Sanchez turned his past into purpose. Now an SAPD officer patrolling his childhood streets, his empathy earned him the 2025 @CLEAT Texas Officer of the Year Award 🇺🇸
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Our @CLEAT VP discusses efforts to secure a competitive long term contract for our members/officers at the San Antonio Police Department. This is the way to recruiting and retention!
SAPOA President Johnny Perez joined @klrntv’s On the Record to give an update on city contract negotiations. From keeping SAPD competitive statewide to why we're proposing a 3-year contract, Johnny breaks down the facts. Watch the full interview here: pbs.org/video/may-21-2026-co…
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CLEAT Staff Attorney John Bradshaw said CLEAT was recently contacted by members who claim high-ranking sheriff’s officials have harassed union members because of who they support politically.
Bradshaw warned CLEAT will “rigorously defend” its members if there is any retaliation, including terminations or transfers, based on political views or candidate support. He said those beliefs are constitutionally protected and “has no place in the workplace.”
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