July 16, 2021
Police vehicles parked in front of Spirit of Cleburne at Hulen Park
Cleburne Police accepted into national program focused on peer intervention to prevent harm
The Cleburne Police Department has been accepted into a national program to build a culture of police peer intervention.

Georgetown University's Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project provides practical strategies and tactics for police officers to prevent misconduct and reduce mistakes from fellow officers and within the organization.

“As we continue to participate in the national dialogue on 21st Century Policing, we are excited for the opportunity to implement Project ABLE with the Department and are committed to creating a culture of active bystandership and peer intervention through policy, training, support, and accountability," Police Chief Rob Severance said.

Cleburne Police Department applied to participate in the program and received support from local community groups and elected officials.

ABLE gives officers the tools they need to overcome the innate and powerful inhibitors all individuals face when called upon to intervene in actions from fellow police officers.
Chamber offices new name honors late president Cathy Marchel
The City of Cleburne and Cleburne Chamber of Commerce dedicated the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce offices as the Cathy Marchel Building in honor of the late president.
Mark your calendars: household hazardous waste disposal returns
The city will host its annual event for residents to properly dispose of household hazardous waste from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 21 at the Cleburne Conference Center.

With proof of current water bill and photo ID, City of Cleburne residents can properly dispose of items such as paints, cleaning chemicals, and more.
Cleburne Golf Links now serving Bare Barbecue OG sandwiches
The Grille at Cleburne Golf Links is now serving Bare Barbecue OG sandwiches every Saturday.

You don't have to play golf to enjoy the great food at the Grille. In addition to this local favorite barbecue sandwich, the Grille's burger was voted No. 1 in Avid Golfers Annual.
Chopped prime rib barbecue sandwich with pickles onions and extra sauce on the side
Youth life jackets at Lake Pat are free for community use
Cleburne Fire clowns Buckets and Nozzle are glad to see community members are using the youth life jackets available at Lake Pat.

We ask our swimmers to please return the life jackets to the stands when done swimming so other community members can use them too. Together we can prevent childhood drowning.
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Pet of the Week Kenneth! This 2-year-old Boxer mix is sweet, well mannered, house-trained, and great with other pets. He is playmates with several other dogs at the shelter. He is a shelter favorite and will be your favorite too! Kenneth is heartworm positive. We currently have him on preventative care but he will need treatment. Cleburne Animal Services will provide that for him through our partnership with Mazie's Mission in Carrollton. This program helps keep the cost of heartworm treatment affordable and allows us to help pets like Kenneth. Mazie's Mission does require new owners come to the initial consultation but we can help with transport to any subsequent appointments. CAS also provides an additional 6-months of prevention once treatment is complete. Kenneth is worth the effort and will make a great companion. For more information about heartworm treatment, please follow this link to download the handout: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/handout. 

Kenneth two year old boxer mix dog
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