CLEAT Asst Director of Field Services John Kerr presented longtime East Texas CLEAT Loyalist Sgt. Jacky Hiles with a special recognition for all he has done for the law enforcement labor movement. Sgt Hiles retired as a Police Officer Friday after 6 years with Kilgore PD and 38…

61st Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Hudspeth Co. S.O. Suspect tried run over Deputy, who fired. Suspect fled scene, took a hostage at gunpoint, releasing hostage after stealing victim’s car. Suspect still at large, search is now in El Paso. Sr. Staff Atty Jim Jopling WKD OIS

National Correctional Officers Week begins today, and CLEAT would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Texas Corrections Officers and Jailers! 🙌 💪

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉

Our hearts and prayers are with North Richland Hills PD and family and friends of Assistant Chief Kevin Palmer. Air Force Veteran who served the community of North Richland Hills for 20 years at the department. May he rest in peace. 🙏

60th Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Harris Co. S. O. Call of multiple shots fired. Deputy flagged down by witness. Suspect walked out w/gun, pointed it at witness & Deputy, fired, Deputy returned fire. Suspect deceased. Deputy OK! Staff Atty Avery Krushall WKD OIS

Upcoming Training: TCOLE 2106 Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation. 4 days, 40 hours in Laredo and Abilene. 🕵️ Visit cleat.org/training and click on the View Classes button 🖱️

59th Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Amarillo PD. Suspect w/rifle. Officers fired, suspect condition unknown. All Officers are OK! Regional Attorney Diana Hathaway is responded to OIS

The TX Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony was a beautiful tribute to our fallen heroes and their families. CLEAT Pres Marvin Ryals gave a heartfelt speech & Honor Guard teams from depts around TX came to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Photos: facebook.com/media/set/?set…

58th Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, San Antonio PD. Street Crimes Unit identified murder suspect in vehicle. 4 officers approached. Suspect fired at officers. All 4 officers returning fire. Suspect deceased. All Officers OK! Staff Atty Analisa Longoria WKD OIS

57th Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Abilene PD. Discharged weapon, standoff, suspect refused commands to exit, canisters deployed, suspect opened door, pointed weapon. Suspect deceased. All officers OK! Regional Atty Charlie Self WKD OIS

Prayers of strength and healing going out to our brothers and sisters in Charlotte NC after this tragic loss of 4 officers, with another 4 injured. 🙏 🙏 usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

President Marvin Ryals & Field Services John Kerr both became officers, joined the Union in 1978, just two years after Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT was formed.

Photos from the 23rd Annual Ride for the Fallen tribute at the TX Peace Officers' Memorial in Austin Saturday. Great turnout by several MCs to honor our fallen heroes! Thank you to all who participated & attended to show support. 💙 More images on FB facebook.com/media/set/?set…

CLEAT is in attendance at today’s TCOLE meeting, where the commissioners will vote on model policies drafted by committees created as a result of SB 1445. Our General Counsel, CLEAT President, and I served on separate committees and we expect the policies will raise…

56th Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, San Antonio PD. Officers responded to a shots fired call, returned fire. Suspect deceased. Officers OK! Gen Counsel Robert Leonard WKD OIS.

55th OIS, Austin PD. Gun hot shot call. Upon approaching residence, officers encountered suspect w/hand gun. Suspect raised/pointed handgun at officers. Suspect deceased. 
Officers OK! Staff Atty Jessica Castilleja Dunn WKD OIS

54th Critical Incident CLEAT. In-Custody Death, San Antonio PD. Suspect vandalized Burger King, officers detained suspect. While handcuffed, suspect became unresponsive. EMS pronounced suspect deceased. Officers OK! Staff Attorneys Analisa Longoria, Ricardo Garcia Tagle WKD ICD

CLEAT Field Services staff is meeting up tonight ahead of tomorrow’s Ride for the Fallen event!

Registration is now OPEN for the 48th Annual CLEAT Convention in El Paso! 🤠 🎉 Details and registration available at cleat.org/convention