City of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Scott Leeton, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, was sworn in today as President of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT). He will serve a three-year term.

CLEAT is the largest police labor organization in Texas, with over 28,000 members. It provides numerous services for its members, including legal representation, lobbying, local political action, collective bargaining and negotiation support, and field-related services.

Prior to his election as President of CLEAT, he dedicated the past six years to serving as its Vice President of the CLEAT Executive Board, which is comprised of current Texas Peace Officers. He also served in various leadership roles, such as CLEAT’s Legal Committee Chairperson, member of the Finance Committee, and TMRS representative for the Stakeholder Advisors Committee.

With Leeton’s election as CLEAT President, Lt. Henry Mangum, currently serving as its First Vice President, will complete Leeton’s term as President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association. That term will run through December when a new president will be elected for a two-year term.