CLEAT mourns the loss of our member, Fort Worth Police Officer Brian Gentry, who passed away today following a medical emergency while on duty.
Officer Gentry dedicated more than 22 years to serving his community.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow officers at the Fort Worth Police Department.
Rest in peace, Officer Gentry. 🖤💙🖤
Message from Chief Eddie Garcia:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Officer Brian Gentry #3403.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while on-duty, Brian experienced a medical emergency and went to a local hospital emergency room. He was abruptly admitted to the ICU and passed away hours later on October 21, 2026.
Brian has been with the department since 2004 and assigned to the Fugitive Unit as a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force Officer.
The loss of a member of our department is deeply personal. Brian was one of our own, and his passing will be felt by the many people who had the privilege of working alongside him and calling him a friend.
Our thoughts are with Brian’s family, loved ones, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time. As a department, we will come together to support one another and, most importantly, to support his family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
Please keep Brian’s family and the Fort Worth Police Department family close in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date.
Chief Eddie Garcia
🙏 A Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty overnight, and a Canton PD officer injured.
Our hearts are with the fallen deputy’s family and fellow officers, and we pray for the recovery of the injured officer.
This tragedy marks CLEAT’s 99th critical incident response, with Staff Attorney Ben Casey responding to the scene to provide legal assistance and support to our members.
We honor the fallen deputy’s service, courage, and ultimate sacrifice. May that sacrifice never be forgotten. 💙
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The @CLEAT legal team is on the scene assisting our members with an officer involved shooting. Multiple officers sustained injuries…Prayers needed as we’ve lost a deputy in the line of duty 🙏
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For decades, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (@CLEAT) has provided legal representation and professional support to officers across our state. I appreciate that work and am honored to receive CLEAT's endorsement.
🗳️ Early voting starts TODAY, Texas!
Before heading to the polls, make sure you're informed! Check out the CLEAT PAC-endorsed candidates at 🔗 bit.ly/cleat-votes
Your voice matters. Make it count! 🇺🇸
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We were proud to host @CLEAT's 50th Annual Convention, kicking off the celebration at the Alamo with live music from The Public Servants! Founded by San Antonio police officers in the mid-1970s, CLEAT has spent 50 years standing strong for Texas law enforcement.
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🗳️ I was honored to represent @CLEAT at a Governor @GregAbbott_TX roundtable in Rockwall this week. I began my law enforcement career 20 years ago at the Attorney General’s Office where Abbott was serving as the AG. Even back then he was prioritizing public safety, expanding law enforcement and protecting Texas children when other states failed to do so. He’s a leader for law enforcement and has always “backed the blue.” I’ve been blessed to have worked with his amazing policy teams for the past seven years on critical legislation to combat some of the serious issues police officers face in this new day. As a former Austin Police Officer not once did his opponent come to us asking how to help. The last decade had been difficult for Texas law enforcement and we working under intense pressure all across the State. I look forward to our continued work with the Governor on public safety issues. Early voting begins Monday. ✅
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Backed by Police. 🚨 Committed to Public Safety. 🇺🇸
Proud to earn the support of local and statewide law enforcement organizations. I’ll keep standing with the men and women who wear the badge and fighting to keep our communities safe.
✅ Fort Worth Police Officers Association @FWPOA
✅ Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association @TCLEAFWTX
✅ Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas CLEAT
✅ Texas Municipal Police Association
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Another great roundtable discussion with @GovHotWheels_TX and Texas law enforcement. Thank you Rep @KatrinaPierson for hosting us in Rockwall. @CLEAT
🗳️ Election Day is approaching, and early voting is just around the corner! Visit bit.ly/cleat-votes to see which candidates CLEAT PAC endorses. ✅
📅 Important Election Dates:
🔹 October 19: Early voting begins
🔹 October 30: Early voting ends
🔹 November 3: General Election Day
Show up to the polls prepared! CLEAT PAC endorses candidates who support public safety and Texas law enforcement. 💙 bit.ly/cleat-votes
#Vote #ElectionDay #TXlege #TexasLawEnforcement
🚨98th Critical Incident, Fort Worth PD. CLEAT Staff Attorney Kirby Wallace responded to scene to assist our members this morning. All officers are safe.
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🚨97th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, Beaumont PD. A CLEAT Regional Attorney responded to scene to assist our members earlier today.
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Welcome to CLEAT! 🎉 Hadley Gable has joined CLEAT Legal as a Staff Attorney in the Dallas Office.
Hadley brings a commitment to hard work, integrity, and discipline shaped by years of athletic and scholastic achievement. As an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Mississippi, she became the inaugural Director of the Children’s Justice Division and served as legal representative to the only Mississippi agency committed to the welfare of vulnerable children statewide. She and those under her leadership were the first line of defense against neglect and abuse. Furthermore, Hadley and her team also criminally prosecuted individuals who failed to pay child support.
Hadley previously served in multiple roles for the Mississippi Department of Human Services, including Inspector General, Senior Attorney, and Chief of Staff for the Deputy Executive Director. As Inspector General, she oversaw the Programmatic Quality Control, SNAP Quality Control, Administrative Hearings, Investigations, Claims and Benefit Recovery Unit, and Internal Audit divisions.
Upon completion of her Juris Doctorate degree at Mississippi College School of Law in 2011, Hadley worked in private legal practice for four years until joining MDHS in 2017.
Hadley was selected to the 2020 Class of MEC’s Leadership Mississippi. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University, where she was a four-year letter recipient for the Mississippi Soccer Team.
Please join us in welcoming Hadley to CLEAT!
CLEAT General Counsel Jane Bishkin and CLEAT Board member/@arlingtonpatx President Jesse Minton are in attendance! Thank you @GregAbbott_TX!
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Thank you, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, for joining us in San Antonio for CLEAT’s 50th Annual Convention and for your continued support of Texas law enforcement.
Lt. Gov. Patrick delivered a powerful and engaging address to CLEAT members from across the state who gathered with us for this milestone celebration. His remarks were thoroughly enjoyed by convention attendees and included a fitting recitation of “The Ballad of the Alamo,” just steps from the historic Alamo itself.
We appreciate Lt. Gov. Patrick taking the time to be part of this special occasion and helping us celebrate 50 years of CLEAT!
Proud to join Texas law enforcement leaders at the 50th annual @CLEAT Convention this weekend.
I always stand with the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe.
It was an honor to welcome Governor @GregAbbott_TX to CLEAT’s 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio on Saturday, where he recognized and met with CLEAT’s 2026 Officers of the Year.
We appreciate Governor Abbott taking the time to join CLEAT President Scott Leeton, our award recipients, and officers from across the state for this special moment during our 50th anniversary celebration.
Read more from the Office of the Governor:
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This is the person we are looking for in connection with the shooting of the HCSO deputy in the 1100 block of Bayou near the East Freeway in East Harris County.
Name: Chase Layne Patin
Description: white male, black cap, gray shirt.
Do not approach him. Call 911 immediately.
🚨95th Critical Incident, Officer Involved Shooting, San Antonio PD. Asst General Counsel Karl Brehm responded to scene to assist our members.
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🚨94th Critical Incident, Off Duty Shooting, Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Regional Attorney Rey Ramirez responded to scene to assist our member. Member is being treated for minor injuries.
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