Legal Victory in Paris, Texas
CLEAT Attorney Chris Barrett and Officer Jeremy Masey
CLEAT attorney Chris Barrett had a major legal victory in Paris, Texas. Jeremy Massey, the now former Paris Police Officer resigned immediately after an arbitrator gave back his two day suspension. Jeremy Massey now works for Lamar County SO as a patrol deputy. The arbitrator disregarded all of the YouTube and AP video from the dashcam, and examined the facts and evidence to render the correct decision.
CLEAT Welcomes a New Addition to the Team
Mayra Guerra pictured with CLEAT Attorney Miles McNeal
CLEAT is proud to announce the newest member to the Legal Division, Mayra Guerra.
Mayra comes to us from the District Attorney’s office in El Paso where she was an Administrator for two County Courts. There she kept track of misdemeanor case files. Mayra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She is currently attending night classes at the University of El Paso to obtain her Masters in Linguistics and a certification in Translation.
CLEAT's Special Counsel Speaks at Police Conference in Australia
Presentation of Texas Peace Officers Memorial water color to Northern Territory Police Association's President Vince Kelly by CLEAT's Special Counsel Ron DeLord at the NTPA conference in Darwin
CLEAT Special Counsel Ron DeLord was a guest presenter at the Northern Territory Police Association Conference in Darwin, Australia. During his presentation, DeLord spoke about police labor relations in the United States. While there, DeLord presented NTPA a water color picture of the Texas Peace Officer Memorial Wall on behalf of CLEAT and the POMF.
CLEAT Attends Memorial Service of Fallen Officer Leonard Reed
Attendees of the Memorial Service for fallen Officer Reed watch as a flag is flown in his honor
On August 18th, Cedar Park Officer Leonard Reed died in the line of duty after being thrown from his motorcyle following a training exercise. He leaves behind his wife, Cynthia and their two sons. Officer Reed is the second officer to be killed in the line of duty from Cedar Park. Since his death, family and friends have recieved enormous support from the community. A Frost account has also been set up in his name. Donations can be sent to:
Frost Bank
10915 Pecan Park Blvd.
Austin, TX 78750
512-473-4309
Huge Legal Victory!
Waco Sgt's Double Demotion and Firing Overturned! Ordered Back to Work with Back Pay
CLEAT Attorney Jannice Joseph and Sergeant Peter Mottley
WACO-CLEAT Attorney Jannice Joseph has won a stunning legal victory in Waco, where a civil service arbitrator has overturned the demotion and firing of a CLEAT member here. Sgt. Peter Mottley has been reinstated to his former rank and position with all pay and benefits accruing since he was indefinitely suspended over a year ago.
Hard Times Call For a Hard Organization
By John Burpo, CLEAT Executive Director
The times are hard. The country is in a recession; unemployment hovers just under 10%, the highest in years. And Texas public employers – your employers – are taking advantage of this situation by crying poverty.
Join CLEAT for its 2010 Legislative Workshop
By Melinda Griffith
CLEAT Public Affairs
For the last 34 years, CLEAT has been the most successful statewide legislative advocate for law enforcement pushing for historical bills such as Meet and Confer, and working hard to stop bad bills that would hurt your interests or rights.
Laredo Police Officers Association
Awards College Scholarships
Eighteen recent High School graduates received scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each, from the Laredo Police Officers Association. The recipients, all sons and daughters of Laredo Police Officers were awarded their scholarships at the general assembly meeting which was held on 08/19/10.
Lubbock Holds Fundraiser for a Good Cause
The Lubbock Professional Police Association held a fundraiser selling orange cancer braclets at the United Supermarkets Market Street location. This fundraiser was held on behalf of Nathan Anderson, who is a 36 yr. old father of three and was diagnosed with Renal cell carcinoma. Nathan Anderson had his right kidney removed and is now trying to cover the medical costs. The LPPA has raised $4,200.00 total so far in an attempt to help him out. Nathan is assigned to the LPD SWAT team Special Duty Unit.
CLEAT BATTLES FORCED FURLOUGHS IN EL PASO
From left to right: EPMPOA's Mike Short, CLEAT's Charley Wilkison, Saul Villalobos and Joe Olvera of EPMPOA
EL PASO - Intense negotiations amid the airing of CLEAT’s radio ads have caused a breakthrough in the negotiations between the union and the city in El Paso.
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CLEAT Holds Press Conference in Beaumont
CLEAT's President Todd Harrison
CLEAT and the Jefferson County Contables Association held a press conference today on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse in protest of a budget proposal to lay off 9 constables. CLEAT President Todd Harrison was the spokesperson at the news conference and stated, "The layoff of 9 constables will have an adverse impact on the exceptional law enforcement services that are currently provided to the citizens of Jeferson County."
Select Committee on TMRS Retirement Issues Appointed
Right to Left: CLEAT President Todd Harrison, Vice President Ervey Banda and Region 9 Director Roger Barringer
Because of the current debate regarding public retirement and pensions the CLEAT Public Affairs Committee has been continuously dealing with various legislative and political developments that have arisen from these issues for several years. The Public Affairs Committee Chairman CLEAT Vice President Ervey Banda, San Antonio PD, has decided to appoint a select committee to assist CLEAT staff in continuing to develop strategy regarding this important issue.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Night
Left: Officer Craig Shaw's family with Nolan Ryan, Center: Dallas police choir prepares to sing national anthem. Right: Arlington Chief Theron Bowman and Randle Meadows prior to first pitch
Children of fallen officers stared dumbstruck as they stood on home plate and looked up at the thousands of baseball fans at a sold out Texas Rangers game. The Dallas Police Choir performed the national anthem and Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman threw out the first pitch. Texas went on to defeat the Anaheim Angels in a 1-0 thriller.