Chris Adams

· Build relationships with local police associations and individual law enforcement officers within their region to understand their concerns and needs.

· Assist local associations and members with contract negotiations, grievance filings, and interpretation of labor agreements.

· Monitors state legislation impacting law enforcement and advocating for policies that benefit CLEAT members at the regional level.

· Provide training and information to members on relevant labor laws, legal updates, and association procedures.

· Facilitate communication between local associations, law enforcement agencies, elected officials, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts.

· Mobilize members to participate in political activities that align with CLEAT's goals.

· Demonstrate strong understanding of collective bargaining laws and procedures to effectively represent members in negotiations.

· Possess effective communication is crucial for building relationships with local associations, members, and government officials.

· Regional Directors guide and motivate local associations to achieve their goals within the framework of CLEAT's objectives.

• Company Overview: Abilene Police Department
• Led team of investigators in all aspects of complex investigations, and collaborated with stakeholders for successful prosecution
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with other law enforcement agencies in the region to enhance collaboration and information sharing in criminal investigations
• Collaborate with local, state, federal officials to share intelligence and coordinate efforts in solving complex problems
• Conduct thorough investigations to gather evidence and build strong cases
• Attend and actively participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on the latest legislative changes and investigative practices
• Provided training and leadership to new employees, and regularly teach as a State of Texas certified instructor since 2012
• Coordinate with the district attorney's office to prepare and present evidence in court for successful prosecution of criminal cases
• Abilene Police Department

• Company Overview: 501c4 Non-Profit
• Proven executive leader of the association representing more than 200 police and civilian police department employees
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with local and state leaders and elected officials to achieve goals, and improve quality of life for members and the community
• Directly involved with the hiring of two Chiefs of Police
• Built relationships with city leadership and elected politicians to enhance member and community quality of life
• Successfully collaborated with statewide associations and elected officials to get legislation passed at the State level affecting cost of living increases for retired municipal employees
• Very high political IQ, and able to foster and build relationships to affect policy or change
• Successfully managed annual budget of nearly $100,000
• 501c4 Non-Profit

• Company Overview: 501c3 Non-Profit
• Served as executive leader for four years, serving the Abilene Community and more than 400 youth from age 5 - 16
• Successfully managed budget of more than $100,000
• Worked with municipal leadership and elected officials on contracts and agreements to meet league and municipal needs
• During term as President, successfully negotiated the move of the Little League International Baseball and Softball State tournaments to its new home in Abilene
• The tournament has remained in Abilene since and has brought hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Abilene economy, and positively impacted youth in our area
• 501c3 Non-Profit

• Company Overview: Mesquite Police Department
• Directly supervised all trainees under my supervision
• Collaborated with community organizations to develop and implement crime prevention programs
• Provided community outreach and education programs to promote crime prevention and public safety
• Conducted regular meetings with community to deter and identify criminal activity
• Received police commendation for work with Dallas county youth in 2009, positively impacting the lives of at-risk youth and their families
• Received certificate of merit for honorable police action during active assault in 2005, saving the life of the victim
• Mentored at-risk youth of Dallas County (Operation Night Light)
• Participated in community events and initiatives to build positive relationships between the police department and the community
• Mesquite Police Department