RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTED AGAINST SHERIFF & CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Sheriff preaches accountability but fails to follow the rules when it comes to promotions. San Antonio, TX — In response to violations of the promotions rules applicable to the Bexar County...
The 87th session of the Texas Legislature has adjourned “sine die” after 140 days. Here is a brief summary on how we fared this session. A far more detailed update will be forthcoming on the website and in our newsletter. Also, now is a great time to make...
If you need someone to talk to, COPLINE is here for you. Just call 1-800-COPLINE or 1-800-267-5463. This is a CONFIDENTIAL 24/7 hotline run entirely by retired law enforcement officers. COPLINE serves active or retired officers, and their families dealing with...
Working for our Deputies! Today, the DSABC was in Austin testifying on Senate and House Bills (HB 409, HB 637, and SB 22). HB 409 is for hunting and fishing licenses for all first responders in Texas with 20 years of service. HB 637 and SB 22 are COVID-related bills...
The 20th Annual Ride for the Fallen, benefitting the Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation, is coming up on May 1, 2021 in Austin, TX. Pre-Register at mbr.cleat.org/rideforthefallen.
On Friday, March 12, 2021, the deadline for members of the legislature to file new bills came and went. Members of the Texas House filed over 4,500 separate bills while members of the Senate filed over 2,100. Of these, CLEAT has identified 110 bills that negatively...
