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CLEAT Stands Up for University/School District Officers --- Makes another push for legislation to address pension disparity / inequity By: Chris Jones, Membership Services Coordinator March 8th, was the 60th day of the current Legislative Session in Austin and the last day to file bills without special permission.  CLEAT’s legislative program for 2019 has taken…

CLEAT announced our new AFLAC member benefit in the last Texas Police Star. A lot of hard work has been done to bring you the best policies your money can buy. We are offering Critical Illness, Accident and Disability policies. The current enrollment period will end on March 15, 2019. Contact: AFLAC Representative Charles Smith…

Known cop killer, Jesus Cecena of San Diego, California, is up for parole after the murder of San Diego Police Officer Archie Buggs in 1978. CLEAT has written a letter in Opposition of that parole for Mr. Cecena. (more…)

By Chris Jones CLEAT Public Affairs More and more, Texas law enforcement agencies are implementing “no chase” or “limited chase” policies.  We have heard from numerous members who have expressed their fear and frustration regarding these policies.  Many officers believe that these policies fly in the face of their mission to thwart crime and arrest…

Despite 3 endorsements from former officers, each of whom served with Rinaldi during his two terms in the legislature, Rinaldi remains an enemy of the rank and file law enforcement officers of the state. “Rinaldi endangered the lives of every single police officer on the street by filing a bill to legalize resisting arrest,” said…

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…

Law Enforcement Appreciation Night Flyer

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…