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It's our job to protect those who protect us. 🙏🏼A special thanks to NLLEO-Dallas CLEAT and Austin Police Association for the pictures of the men and women who are working to keep our communities safe through COVID-19. Links ⬇️⬇️: Texas Statute TITLE 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

March 31, 2020 The Honorable Greg Abbott Governor, State of Texas Texas State Capitol Rm. 28.1 Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Governor Abbott, Thank you for your friendship, first to all law enforcement, as you have a strong historical record of siding with those of us who risk everything on behalf of protecting and serving our…

The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas represents the largest number of law enforcement and detention officers in the State of Texas.  Last week it became clear that a large portion of our membership has a high probability of being exposed to COVID-19 while on duty. Several officers have already tested positive. A number of…

  Date Posted: March 13, 2020 Charley Wilkison CLEAT Executive Director The safety and health of our fellow Texans, including you, our member, and our dedicated staff at CLEAT remain our focus. Accordingly, we are taking the concerns associated with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously and are monitoring this rapidly evolving situation closely. We…

February 10, 2020 El Paso, TX Sgt. Rick Aguilar (left) and Pete Faraone. When two members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers’ Association were facing financial hardship due to catastrophic illness, they turned to the county sick leave pool for help.  Even though the pool had over 60,000 hours available, the employees could not…

By: Chris Jones I am going to tell you a story. And it is NOT a short story. So my first goal is to convince you how important it is for you to invest the time to read and digest the story. First, you need to know that this was the toughest legislative session CLEAT…

Entries must be submitted by December 23, 2019 for your chance to WIN! 2 Members will win their choice of the following prizes: • $1500 Cash • AR-15 • On and off duty Glock handgun combo • Trip to Las Vegas for 2 Giveaway rules:  1. Must be a CLEAT member to enter. 2. Update…

October 15, 2019 AUSTIN—The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT, was contacted through its 24-hour member contact system that an officer involved shooting (OIS) had occurred in Fort Worth, Texas in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 12, 2019. CLEAT’s internal communication program, the Critical Incident Response Team, or CIRT was first…

  Official Press Release: CLEAT's Statement RE: Fort Worth OIS (10/12/2019)