CLEAT Public Affairs

01/01/2026

🎓 Applications are now open!! 🎓
The POMF Scholarship is officially live for dependents of Active CLEAT members. College-bound high school seniors or current college students in the CLEAT family, today’s the day to get started!
Head to cleat.org/scholar to apply. 💙📚

12/31/2025

As we close out the year and welcome a new one, the Fort Worth Police Officers Association wants to thank the officers who will be working through New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to keep our city safe.

While many celebrate with family and friends, our officers remain on duty, answering calls, preventing tragedies, and making sure everyone has the chance to start the new year safely.

If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so responsibly:
• Plan ahead for a safe ride home
• Look out for one another
• Remember that one decision can change lives forever

To our officers and their families, thank you for the sacrifice, commitment, and professionalism you show every day of the year.

Here’s to a safe New Year and a strong year ahead.

— FWPOA

12/31/2025

Immediately following the conviction of our member, Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) retained Austin appellate lawyer, Rick Wetzel, to represent Officer Taylor through the appeals process. Last night we learned that the 7th Court of Appeals reversed and acquitted Taylor in the case brought by Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.

12/28/2025

On this day, December 28, 2010, Arlington Police Department Officer Jillian Smith lost her life assisting a victim of domestic violence.

You are invited join us tomorrow, Monday, December 29 at 11:00am as we post Jillian Smith's End of Watch wreath, recognizing the 15th anniversary of her loss.

The ceremony will be graveside at Moore Memorial Gardens, at 1219 N. Davis Dr. The entrance off of Davis is the closest. Her family has said they will attend with us.

12/24/2025

Field Rep Hans Marticiuc sent in this photo from the Harris County Deputy Constables Association Christmas party!🎄 HCDCA President Lee Nino and Region Six Director Brian Larkey with Pct 5 Deputy Victor Hernandez, winner of the pistol drawing! 🎟️

12/23/2025

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

Yesterday in San Angelo, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT Deputy Executive Director, Jennifer Szimanski, Training Coordinator Jeff Lake, and San Angelo Police Officers Coalition leadership presented Drew Darby for Texas with the Visionary Leadership award for his work on HB 2713. With his leadership the bill passed both chambers and was signed by the Governor to ensure law enforcement rights under the law are protected in perpetuity. We can’t thank him enough and we are thrilled he will be back next session!

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

Over the weekend, Steve Ayala attended the Laredo Police Officer Association Christmas party, joining the LPOA board and members for a great evening. 🎄 The event featured plenty of dancing and generous door prizes. Steve thanked the association for the invitation and the warm welcome.

12/12/2025

🚨🚨Justice served🚨🚨

Today Tarrant County Jury sentenced Leland Williams to 95 years in prison for the unprovoked shooting of Deputy Brent Brown. Despite life‑threatening injuries, Brown returned to full duty.

Sheriff Bill Waybourn: “Today’s sentence brings a long‑overdue measure of justice for Deputy Brown, his family, and every deputy who risks their life to protect this county. Deputy Brown’s courage in the face of an unprovoked and cowardly attack reflects the very best of our profession. I am proud of him, grateful for the relentless work of our prosecutors, and firmly believe that this sentence ensures a dangerous individual will never again have the opportunity to harm the people of Tarrant County.”