CLEAT Public Affairs

06/11/2026

CLEAT expressed this sentiment in the hearing on the 28th. Thank you for echoing it State Representative Don McLaughlin!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Recruiting Director Janet Cole and Regional Director Brian Larkey connected with law enforcement leaders from across Texas at the School District Police Chiefs’ Association Conference in Conroe. The event provided a great opportunity to discuss the benefits of CLEAT membership and support the professionals dedicated to keeping Texas schools safe.

06/02/2026

Celebrate the life of Michael Rickman, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Zoeller Funeral Home.

05/28/2026

CLEAT Deputy Executive Director Jennifer Szimanski testified today at the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs interim hearing. Szimanski spoke on two panels, one of which focused on the implementation of the TCOLE sunset bill, specifically law enforcement agency standards. The second panel addressed issues surrounding law enforcement recruiting and retention.

As departments continue to face staffing shortages and increasing demands, CLEAT remains committed to ensuring the voices of Texas law enforcement officers are heard where it matters most. Supporting the profession starts with recognizing the realities officers face every day and fighting for policies that strengthen recruitment, retention, protections, and long-term support for those who serve our communities across the state.

05/28/2026

CLEAT Board member, Jesse Minton, and the Arlington Police Association are hosting Governor Greg Abbott this afternoon.
Tune in!

05/26/2026

Law enforcement union raises harassment claims tied to political affiliations