CLEAT

🚨25th Critical Incident. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, In Custody Death. Regional Attorney Rey Ramirez responded to assist our members. Deputies are safe. fox26houston.com/news/highway-1…

🚨23rd & 24th Critical Incidents. #23 San Antonio Park PD, all officers ok. #24 San Antonio PD, In Custody Death. Staff Atty Kay Cole responded to assist our members in both separate incidents. All officers ok. ksat.com/video/news/202…

A new motion has been filed against Travis County District Attorney, Jose Garza, calling for a "court of inquiry" for allegedly concealing evidence and impeding the due-process rights of APD officer, Chance Bretches. A court of inquiry is a judge-led investigation. "When a judge of any district court of this state has probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed against the laws of this state...the judge may summon and examine any witness in relation to the offense in accordance with the rules hereinafter provided: statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=CR… @cbsaustin

Due Process Denied: Why DA Jose Garza Must Resign CLEAT Exec Director Robert Leonard calls for a full investigation and for DA Garza to resign immediately, citing violations to: ▪️14th Amendment ▪️6th Amendment ▪️Brady v. Maryland ▪️Michael Morton Act cleat.org/due-process-de…

KXAN coverage of the motion to dismiss in the case of Officer Bretches including interview w/CLEAT Exec Director Robert Leonard. Video at link below. Not included: Leonard called for Garza’s resignation, raising concerns re: Brady & Michael Morton Act. kxan.com/investigations…

🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLEAT Backs Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Austin Officer Chance Bretches 🚨 "The motion also describes a new level of incompetence and inherent bias by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office against the law enforcement profession, including withholding evidence..." Full Release ➡️ cleat.org/cleat-backs-mo…

Texans shouldn’t have to worry for their safety, and our law enforcement officers shouldn’t have to fight alone. I’m proud to be endorsed organizations like @CLEAT, @DPA_PoliceAssoc, @hpoutx, @bpunion, @TCLEAFWTX, @DPSOA, and @TMPALegislative. They know I’ll stand with the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way every day.

⛳ The course is calling! Join us May 20, 2026 for the 4th Annual Lt. Payne Memorial ACT Golf Tournament in San Antonio. Hosted by the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County to support community programs. Register, sponsor a team, or donate: bit.ly/3PwFiKp

🚨22nd Critical Incident, Fort Worth PD. General Counsel Jane Bishkin responded to assist our member early this morning. All officers are safe.

🚨21st Critical Incident, Hood County SO, Officer Involved Shooting. Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to assist our member last night. No law enforcement members were injured.

🚨20th Critical Incident, Fort Worth PD, Officer Involved Shooting. Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace is on scene assisting our member. cbsnews.com/texas/news/for…

Great to see Sen. Kevin Sparks at the Texas Panhandle Peace Officers Association meeting! VP Norm Fisher thanked him for supporting Panhandle law enforcement while he and Field Rep Pete Faraone connected with officers, signed up new members, and handed out CLEAT swag. @kevinsparkstx

Congratulations to CLEAT Regional Attorney Lance Bradley on being named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Texas. CLEAT members are represented by attorneys who are not only experienced in defending Texas peace officers, but also recognized as the top legal professionals in the state! That’s the powerful representation CLEAT members can count on. 💪

Garza is coming after two more solid APD officers in the coming months. Both CLEAT members. One officer’s trial begins in June and the other in August. As he continues his attempts to put our brave officers behind bars, @CLEAT continues providing our members with the best legal team we can put forward.

🚨19th Critical Incident, Denton PD, Officer Involved Shooting. Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to assist our member. Officers are safe. fox4news.com/news/texas-dps…

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🚨17th & 18th Critical Incidents: #17, El Paso PD. #18, Hudspeth County SO, Officer Involved Shooting. Supervising Attorney Jim Jopling and Field Rep Pete Faraone responded to assist our member. All members are safe. elpasotimes.com/story/news/cri…

Over the weekend, CLEAT VP Johnny Perez addressed supporters at Senator @JohnCornyn’s press conference in Houston, reaffirming CLEAT's endorsement for the Senator, who has been a consistent, strong supporter of law enforcement and public safety! c-span.org/program/campai…

🚨16th Critical Incident, Ft Worth PD. CLEAT Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to the scene last night to assist multiple members. All officers are safe.

🚨15th Critical Incident, Ft Worth PD. CLEAT Regional Attorney Terry Daffron responded to scene to assist our member. All officers are safe. star-telegram.com/news/local/cri…