HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo addressed his new career endeavor of taking on the role as the new top cop in Miami Tuesday afternoon in a briefing.
Acevedo has given 4 1/2 years to the city of Houston since his swearing in on Nov. 30, 2016. In Houston, he has overseen a department of 5,400 sworn law enforcement officers and 892 civilian support personnel.
Acevedo was born in Cuba and moved with his family to the United States when he was only 4 years old. Being a Cuban-American, Miami city manager Arthur Noriega said he hopes Acevedo s background will help in understanding the Hispanic ties to Miami as an effort to strengthen the bond between community and police.
Chief Art Acevedo holds 1st HPD briefing since departure announced
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Chief Art Acevedo holds 1st HPD briefing since impending exit announced
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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo to answer questions about his leaving and new endeavor in Miami
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