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politics2 years ago

Art Acevedo Declines Austin Assistant City Manager Position, Raises Concerns for Sexual Assault Survivors

Art Acevedo has withdrawn from a $271,000-a-year administrative job offer to oversee policing in Austin after facing backlash from City Council members, community activists, and elected officials. Concerns were raised about his oversight of a police department with a backlog of untested rape kits, and his appointment was criticized as a step backward for survivors of sexual assault. The announcement also comes just before the city is set to make a formal apology to plaintiffs in lawsuits related to the handling of sexual assault complaints.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#art-acevedo#austin#city-administration
politics2 years ago

"Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo Declines Assistant City Manager Role Amid Controversy"

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo has declined an offer to become interim assistant city manager, citing concerns raised by city council members and community advocates about his previous tenure. Some council members and community advocates expressed concerns over issues such as the closure of the DNA lab, inadequate handling of sexual assault cases, untested rape kits, and the handling of protests during Acevedo's leadership. Acevedo stated that the position had become a distraction from the critical work ahead and that politics and power struggles had hindered efforts to create real positive improvements in the city and police department.

via KEYE TV CBS Austin|
#art-acevedo#austin-police-department#city-council
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"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.

via KXAN.com|
#art-acevedo#austin-police-chief#crime-and-justice
local-government2 years ago

Art Acevedo Takes on New Oversight Role in Austin

Former police chief Art Acevedo is returning to Austin to work for the City in a new role overseeing and advising the police department as the interim city manager over APD, with the position focusing specifically on law enforcement. His hiring aims to strengthen the relationship between the City and police, and he brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in law enforcement. Acevedo most recently served as the interim police chief for the Aurora Police Department in Colorado and will be leaving his position there to return to Texas.

via KXAN.com|
#art-acevedo#austin-police-department#city-of-austin
local-news2 years ago

Police Leadership Shuffle: Art Acevedo's Moves and Aurora's Interim Chief Resignation

Art Acevedo, former Houston Police Chief, has resigned as the Interim Police Chief of Aurora, Colorado, marking his third departure from a police chief position in less than three years. His resignation is effective January 22nd, and he expressed gratitude for the Aurora Police Department. Acevedo previously served as Chief of HPD from 2016 to 2021, then briefly as Chief for Miami PD before being forced out, and later took the interim role in Aurora.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#art-acevedo#aurora#colorado
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Art Acevedo's Departure: Shifting Leadership in Aurora Police Department"

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is returning to Texas after serving as the head of the Aurora Police Department in Colorado for over a year, citing a desire to be closer to his family. His departure from Aurora is set for Jan. 22, and he expressed gratitude for the dedication of the department's personnel. Acevedo previously led the Austin Police Department for nearly 10 years and also served as the chief of the Houston Police Department before relocating to oversee the Aurora Police Department in December 2022.

via KXAN.com|
#art-acevedo#aurora-police-department#austin-police-department