threatened suspension of unvaccinated officers and said the force was run by the cuban mafia. >> reporter: do you regret saying that >> yes, because it was used for political gain by some but also i do believe that members of the community saw that it -- i'm part of that community -- that it was hurtful to them. >> reporter: acevedo has become a national advocate for police reform after leading departments in california, austin and houston. but he also drew intense criticism there after a botched drug raid. let me list a couple of adjectives that people have used to describe you outspoken. >> yes. >> reporter: brash. >> can be, yes. >> reporter: grand stander. >> i would say they use the bully pulpit at these positions, yes. >> reporter: what is your biggest regret during your tenure here >> not doing my homework before i agreed to come here. >> reporter: he hopes to continue his career in public service, growing emotional when