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🚨72nd Critical Incident, San Antonio PD. Staff Attorneys Kay Cole and Nick Moore responded to assist multiple members yesterday evening.

CLEAT is proud to announce a tentative 3-year agreement has been reached between the @SAPOAssociation and the City of San Antonio. Congratulations to all our SAPOA members and President Johnny Perez (CLEAT Vice-President) as you move toward ratification. We would like to thank Manuel Quinto-Pozos of Deats, Durst & Owen, who has worked alongside our affiliates for many years to achieve their goals at the bargaining table. We would also like to recognize CLEAT staff who assisted in the process, including Todd Harrison (Field Services Director), Karl Brehm (Assistant General Counsel), and @SATXPolice’s very own Sgt Chris Lutton, who served as co-chair of the bargaining team and works for CLEAT as a part-time field representative. Long-term contracts that guarantee strong pay and benefits are what drive the profession forward, creating higher professional standards and ensuring the ability to retain and recruit the best! ksat.com/news/local/202…

Public Safety should be a non-partisan issue…good listen and great job @akahancrimesto1 youtu.be/82w8aiOMHrU?is…

New podcast episode from Lt. Gov. @DanPatrick: The Revolving Door of Crime with @akahancrimesto1 youtu.be/82w8aiOMHrU?si…

🚨71st Critical Incident, San Antonio PD. Staff Attorney Ricardo Garcia Tagle responded to assist our member. Officer is safe.

🚨70th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, San Antonio PD. All San Antonio based Staff Attorneys responded to assist our members early this morning. All officers are safe. expressnews.com/news/article/o…

🚨69th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Fort Worth PD. Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to assist our members late last night. All officers are safe.

🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Case Against Former SAPD Officer Ends in Dismissal 🚨 “This dismissal is yet another example of the alarming trend across several counties involving the weaponization of the grand jury against law enforcement officers trying to do their job and protect the community,” said Robert Leonard, CLEAT Executive Director. Full Release: cleat.org/case-against-f…

A big welcome to the newest member of our Field Services Team, Jacques Ballard! Jacques came to us after retiring from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and then the Harris County Constables office. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with members and solving problems. We are excited to have him on our team representing the Greater Houston Area!

💙 Ten years later, their sacrifice is not forgotten. Today, we remember @DallasPD Sergeant Michael Smith, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patricio Zamarripa, and DART Officer Brent Thompson, who gave their lives in the line of duty on July 7, 2016. We honor their service, their courage, and the families, friends, and fellow officers who continue to carry their memory forward. #NeverForget #DallasStrong

🚨68th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Kendall County SO. Asst General Counsel Karl Brehm responded to assist multiple members. All deputies are safe.

CLEAT extends our deepest condolences to the family of Smith County Deputy Gerald Rhey Atchison Jr., as well as his brothers and sisters at the Smith County Sheriff's Office, following his sudden passing while on duty yesterday afternoon. 🙏 Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we honor the generations who have defended our freedoms and those who continue to serve our communities every day. Wishing our members, their families, and all Americans a safe and happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

We are heartbroken by the loss of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Erika Serrato who tragically lost her life in the line of duty. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and the entire MCSO family during this difficult time. We are keeping you all in our prayers. 🙏 abc13.com/amp/post/montg…

🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLEAT Speaks Out After Line of Duty Death Claim Denial 🚨 "Officers need to know that when they dedicate their lives to public safety and lose their lives in the line of duty, the workers' compensation system will be there as a safety net for their families.” CLEAT Executive Director Robert Leonard. Full Release: cleat.org/cleat-speaks-o… @ColeHefnerTX @DavidCookTexas @JaredLPatterson @RepPattersonTX @LouderbackAj

🚨67th Critical Incident, San Antonio PD. Regional Attorney Morris Munoz responded to assist our member early this morning. Officers are safe.

🚨66th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, San Marcos PD. CLEAT Staff Attorney Chase McCollough responded to scene to assist our members. ksat.com/news/local/202…

Don't forget: The 50th Annual CLEAT Convention takes place October 2-3 in San Antonio! ➡️ cleat.org/convention Members from across Texas will gather for top-tier training from industry experts, exciting events, important updates, networking opportunities, great vendors, and our annual Officer of the Year Awards banquet. Now is a great time to make your plans. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

🚨65th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Bexar County SO. CLEAT Staff Attorney Kay Cole responded to assist our member. Deputies are safe. ksat.com/news/local/202…

Today, 63 law enforcement professionals from agencies across Texas were recognized with the 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Awards for Valor, Public Service, and Professional Achievement. These honorees represent the very best of our profession, demonstrating courage, leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to serving their communities. We are especially proud to count many of these outstanding men and women among our CLEAT membership. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients on this remarkable recognition. View the full list of honorees and award summaries here: tcole.texas.gov/document/2026-…