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Plotting the Future

By John Burpo, CLEAT Executive Director

And Now That CLEAT Has Passed 18,000 Members…

CLEAT recently passed the 18,000 member mark and those persons responsible for this result – our Executive Board, staff, and local leadership, should be praised for their dedication and hard work. This remarkable achievement has taken place during a weak economy and union membership constriction in Texas and across the nation. And unlike our competitors, this membership number is real, not some fictional number pulled out of thin air in an effort to bamboozle Texas law enforcement officers.

CLEAT, however, has never been an organization that rests on its laurels. There are still more services and benefits that we improve upon or put into place so that our members can continue to be proud of their CLEAT membership. Read More »

Posted by April 26, 2011

2011 Peace Officer Memorial Service Information

The Ride for the Fallen Motorcycle Ride will be held on Saturday, April 30th.

The Candlelight Vigil will be held on Sunday, May 1st at 7:00 pm.

The Statewide Memorial Service will be held on May 2nd at 11:00 am on the South steps of the State Capitol.

For more information, visit www.POMF.org

Posted by April 26, 2011

CLEAT Field Services Holds In-Service Training Session

The CLEAT Field Services Division consisting of Field Representatives and Organizers met for an in-service training session on March 4th. These training sessions which are held three to five times a year are designed to keep the field representatives and organizers informed to new trends, programs, legislative issues and innovative ways to provide services for CLEAT Members and their organizations. Read More »

Posted by March 25, 2011

Del Rio Officers Come to Austin to Testify on Auto Theft Funds

A proposal in the state budget that would gut funds for the Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) brought officers from across the state to testify in front of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. Read More »

Posted by March 24, 2011