"Former Police Chief's Return Sparks Controversy in Austin and Aurora"

Travis County DA Jose Garza and other leaders criticized the hiring of former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo for a new city position, expressing concern that his return represents a step backwards for survivors of sexual assault, citing failures in leadership during his time at APD. Sexual assault survivors, including plaintiffs of a 2021 lawsuit, voiced worry about Acevedo's return, with one survivor expressing concern for other victims of violent crime and hoping for enough public outcry to reverse his employment with the city.