City and CLEAT Settle Salary Scuffle

Settlement results in new payment arrangement for officers doing union work

"...off on union-work leave time. Under the new agreement, CLEAT will pay the city the salary and benefits for..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Poor CLEAT Approach to Defeat

"...rank-and-file police officers and their local union"? That's what CLEAT President Marvin Ryals of El Paso is accusing the..."

Jan. 20, 2022 Postmarks

CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...new role." The Combined Law Enforce­ment Assoc­i­a­tions of Texas (CLEAT) sent Hart a letter on Jan. 10 warning that..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...organizer for the Combined Law Enforce­ment Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the state's most influential and powerful law enforcement union...."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Statewide Police Lobby Kicks Out Medics for Opposing Save Austin Now

CLEAT blackballs Austin EMS union for standing against failed Prop A

"...lobby, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT...."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sheffield To Contest Firing

Former APA leader ousted from CLEAT

"...of Texas, the state's largest police union. The reason? CLEAT Executive Direct­or John Burpo isn't saying, and neither is..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...post-APD employer, the Combined Law Enforcement Associa­tions of Texas (CLEAT), tried to send him to prison for a crime..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Time Bandits in Uniform?

APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract

"...According to a subsequent CLEAT newsletter, Harrison had indeed been out of state –..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT -- slapped a six-page amendment onto Senate Bill 1581..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Doughnut Man

"...claims is more comprehensive than the one offered by CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), FOP's most formidable..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...while fulfilling his duties as the elected president of CLEAT on a full-time basis," Coffey and Jackoskie wrote. "This..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), condemning the civil liberties group for "working … to..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

City and Statewide Police Union Settle Dispute

CLEAT will pay for Sgt. Harrison's leave time

"...Under the terms of the new agreement, CLEAT will pay the city the salary and benefits for..."

Aug. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...cop. In a story in this month's edition of CLEAT magazine The Texas Police Star (found at www.cleat.org), Vincent..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature

Memories in Memo-Land

Tracking back on Marc Ott's previous disciplinary memo to Acevedo

"...Todd Harrison – who's served as the president of CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), the union of..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Officer Who Killed Teen Fired

Joseph family's attorney calls the decision a "good first step"

"...statement from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) indicated that Freeman will appeal the ruling. Acevedo said..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APD Officer Freeman Fired

Geoffrey Freeman "indefinitely suspended" for David Joseph shooting

"...CLEAT and the local police association have viewed Joseph’s death..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Keel: The Real Deal

He's No Andy Griffith

"...president of the Combined Law Enforcement Agencies of Texas (CLEAT), a state-wide association of peace officers...."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...are Republican incumbents Dan Patrick and Ted Cruz, though CLEAT's executive board, which handles the endorsements, declined to endorse..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Notes: Ward Politics

Troxclair gets her man

"...City Council positions before the Aug. 20 filing deadline. (CLEAT's call also mentions candidates with no "criminal history," a..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Substantive Proposals

Police oversight, left and right

"...the union and city, and both the APA and CLEAT (the state union) have already made moves to limit..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Police Union Subpoenas Mayor

The state union is charging that Austin's mayor is trying to influence the arbitration of Geoffrey Freeman

"...for the fatal shooting of David Joseph. According to CLEAT Exec­utive Director Charley Wilkison, Freeman's counsel wants to grill..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police Union President Points Fingers After Shooting Death

Casaday blames staffing shortages and "perishable" training

"...the same without further staffing and training." His fellow CLEAT attorney Mike Rickman concurred that Freeman had no other..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Victory for Vincent in APA Election

Vincent wins in 554-345 vote

"...APD salary while he was actually off working on CLEAT business. Harrison said in his campaign that being president..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Group at Odds Over Property Deal

Should APA board have asked members to decide on a building purchase?

"...a convenient cohabitation because of the tight connection between CLEAT and the Austin union. CLEAT, for example, provides legal..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...Kelly and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the statewide police union. (State law allows any interested..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...statewide counterpart, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT). The outcome of the election may not represent a..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

George Floyd Attorney Joins Family of Hays County ER Patient Killed by Officer

“They say he was running away – he’s 300 pounds, shackled, with his pants falling down. He ain’t running nowhere.”

"...Texas. On the night of Wright's shooting, Charley Wilkison, CLEAT'S executive director, tweeted that Wright "grabbed sharp medical instruments..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

APD fires two cops for excessive force and ushers in new de-escalation policy

"...to appeal. The Combined Law Enforce­ment Associations of Texas (CLEAT) has already indicated that they will. Manley said Mon­day..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Acevedo Speaks About Freeman Termination

Police chief says officer violated APD policies in shooting teen

"...statement from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) indicated that Freeman will appeal the ruling. For more..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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