6 month Check-In! Our priorities in life changed in Jan-Feb when back pain during Shelly’s morning Peloton workouts led to a cardiology appointment. In March a heart cath showed major blockage & Shelly should have Open Heart Quadruple Bypass surgery in a month. Almost as an aside

154th & 155th Critical Incidents CLEAT. San Antonio PD, Subject found deceased, backseat of patrol unit, after being transported to Magistrate. Gen Counsel Bob Leonard WKD. Montgomery Co Dep Constable, motorcycle pursuit, Suspect crashed, but hopped barricade to other side of

156,157,158th Critical Incidents CLEAT. *156, OIS, Laredo PD, SP attempted to run over an officer, officer fired at Suspect, vehicle later recovered but SP still at large. Officer OK! Atty John Bradshaw WKD. *157, In-Custody death, Harris Co. Constable. Wellness check at bar.

My honor to present Susan Collins with the Chris McGill, CLEAT Employee of the Year Award today in Austin. Director of the Finance Division and an employee for 38 years. Susan has been such an integral part of our success story. Her expertise has helped our organization fight a

Critical Incidents *158th CLEAT. OIS, Callahan County S. O. Deputies responded to 911 call, exchanged fire w/armed suspect, taken into custody. Deputies OK!*159th Liberty Co Constable, OIS. Dep Const discovered intruder in home, ordered suspect to surrender, wait for police to

161st Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Southlake PD, officer investigating wreck, Suspect began fight w/other civilian, produced assault rifle, began firing. Officer returned fire. Suspect in custody. No injuries. Officer OK! Rangers on the way. Staff Atty Kirby Wallace WKD OIS

Times reports U.S. Senator Fred Harris passed away at 93. A political hero. Talked my parents into taking me to a dam/reservoir dedication…So, got to see him in person making a fiery speech in Oct, 1970, I was 12. That day he shared the stage with former President B. Lyndon

162nd Critical Incident CLEAT. OIS, Arlington PD, disturbance at motel -- suspect assaulting victim w/knife. Officers fired weapons in defense of victim. Suspect deceased. Officers OK! Staff Atty Kirby Wallace WKD

I began posting CLEAT critical incidents to bring attention to the very real dangers that officers face. Law enforcement was just beginning to first face public scrutiny, false attacks and questioning of intentions/purpose. I also wanted to highlight our work to assist our

"After 30 years, I remain a true believer. I still hold true to the same deep beliefs in worker rights and unionism that have sustained us through all these many battles." Charley Wilkison cleat.org/your-union-mus…

Didn’t know Big John but the folks who loved him sent up an Angel balloon after his service. It made it all the way through the clouds to our place up in Van Zandt Co. It’s in the barn in a safe place if they’d like to track it down. 🕊️

Thanks everybody! 30 years, 5 months. Stay tuned✌️

Jan 9, 1977

Heading 2 NE Texas, Stopped Johnny’s in Salado. 2 🤠 @ next table debating TikTok in their outside voices…Ballcap says to elder, “you’re for it?” “Hell YEAH! Sounds like a big deal, might be few crumbs 4 me. Tech’s where it’s at man.” “Tech? Hell, U can’t even answer your email”

Sylvester Turner helped me dislodge a cop disability bill stuck in the often secretive world of the House Calendars Committee 24 years ago. I went to re-thank him and he declined, shaking his head, thanking me instead for working to help disabled officers. Texas Giant 🥹 RIP!

.East Texas A&M University 🦁 has been named a “Higher Access” institution by the Carnegie Foundation, reflecting its commitment to opening doors for local students and driving economic mobility. tamuc.edu/news/east-texa…