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September 22, 2018 LAREDO, TEXAS - Law enforcement leaders from across Texas witnessed a complete reversal of position towards Texas law enforcement from U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke at a political rally in Laredo tonight. El Paso Police Officer Ron Martin led a small group of officers, family members and union staff into the La Posada Hotel…

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The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation announces the recipients of the 2018 POMF Scholarship AUSTIN, TX, May 31, 2018 — The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (POMF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program for the 2018 year. Over the last 30 years, The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation has helped hundreds of students…

  DALLAS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #588 EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO JOIN THE COMBINED LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS OF TEXAS Dallas, TX, May 14, 2018 – In an Executive Board meeting on May 10, Dallas Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #588 voted unanimously to seek affiliation with the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or…

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Austin, Texas - By a 60/40 margin, Austin voters are concerned about the City of Austin's failure to reach a new contract with the Austin Police Association, according to a poll commissioned by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT. The previous contract expired in December of last year, and the failure to…

By Alex Price CLEAT Public Affairs Last year CLEAT Staff Attorney Arianna Smith was given an unusual assignment by CLEAT Executive Director Charley Wilkison. Arianna was tasked with writing the brief to support CLEAT’s contention that officers have the right to view body camera footage before making a statement. The assignment came after she had…

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HISD Police chief replaced, threats of massive layoffs affecting morale of law enforcement and threatens safety of Houston schools  For immediate release to all Texas media outlets   Contact: CLEAT Public Affairs 512-495-9111   “With active shooter incidents at schools on the minds of any parent who sends their children to public school, how can…

The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), representing over 22,000+ law enforcement officers in Texas, is in opposition to H.R. 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by Representative Kevin Brady, which could damage the retirement pension plans of the hard-working law enforcement officers who sacrifice to protect Texas families and communities. See link below…