Chief Art Acevedo
@artacevedo.bsky.social
Public safety leader with 37 years of service. Founder - Acevedo Leadership Advantage, consulting group. Former Chief of Police Austin, Houston, Miami & Aurora. Past President Major Cities Chiefs. Public safety media contributor.
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Good morning from the Tampa Florida area. There’s no better way to start a day than a 4 mile walk on an absolutely beautiful morning.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Good morning from the Tampa Florida area. There’s no better way to start a day than a 4 mile walk on an absolutely beautiful morning.
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I recently joined the @axon_us Ambassador program. While I miss public service, I genuinely enjoy working with a company that consistently supports the men and women dedicated to public safety. I also relish catching up with colleagues like Chief Thomas and Sheriff Diggins.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I recently joined the @axon_us Ambassador program. While I miss public service, I genuinely enjoy working with a company that consistently supports the men and women dedicated to public safety. I also relish catching up with colleagues like Chief Thomas and Sheriff Diggins.
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My 8th grade class photo from Durfee School circa 1978 was posted on social media by a classmate. I wonder which one of the kids is yours truly?
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July 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
My 8th grade class photo from Durfee School circa 1978 was posted on social media by a classmate. I wonder which one of the kids is yours truly?
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Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! Enjoying celebrating our Independence in my @tiffinmotorhomes. Thank you @bobmosesccaustin for the great coating and @johnson.wg for the great wash. Here’s to a safe day and safe travel. Cheers everyone!
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July 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! Enjoying celebrating our Independence in my @tiffinmotorhomes. Thank you @bobmosesccaustin for the great coating and @johnson.wg for the great wash. Here’s to a safe day and safe travel. Cheers everyone!
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Hey @AmericanAir, please give Donn a big ✅➕ for his self-initiative and phenomenal customer service at @Reagan_Airport Admiral’s Club. Thanks to him, I will be home 8 hours early.
Keep up the great work, Donn and company!
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Keep up the great work, Donn and company!
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May 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Hey @AmericanAir, please give Donn a big ✅➕ for his self-initiative and phenomenal customer service at @Reagan_Airport Admiral’s Club. Thanks to him, I will be home 8 hours early.
Keep up the great work, Donn and company!
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Keep up the great work, Donn and company!
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My heart was filled with joy when I ran into members of the @Austin_Police Honor Guard. @APDChiefDavis, your team represented you, your organization, and our fallen heroes well. Thank you, APD, for being the best of the best.
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May 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My heart was filled with joy when I ran into members of the @Austin_Police Honor Guard. @APDChiefDavis, your team represented you, your organization, and our fallen heroes well. Thank you, APD, for being the best of the best.
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Stayed @ The Vineyards Campground and Cabins in
Grapevine, Tx tonight. What a jewel of a place. Downtown @GrapevineTXCity is 1.5 miles from
the front gate and offers fantastic dining/shopping. Hats off to @GrapevinePolice Capt. Todd Dearing for the hot tip!
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Grapevine, Tx tonight. What a jewel of a place. Downtown @GrapevineTXCity is 1.5 miles from
the front gate and offers fantastic dining/shopping. Hats off to @GrapevinePolice Capt. Todd Dearing for the hot tip!
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May 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Stayed @ The Vineyards Campground and Cabins in
Grapevine, Tx tonight. What a jewel of a place. Downtown @GrapevineTXCity is 1.5 miles from
the front gate and offers fantastic dining/shopping. Hats off to @GrapevinePolice Capt. Todd Dearing for the hot tip!
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Grapevine, Tx tonight. What a jewel of a place. Downtown @GrapevineTXCity is 1.5 miles from
the front gate and offers fantastic dining/shopping. Hats off to @GrapevinePolice Capt. Todd Dearing for the hot tip!
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I’m excited to chat with Latreese Cook tomorrow on @KAZI887 radio in @austintexasgov between 12 and 1 p.m. Central Time. You can also catch the show live at:
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Have a safe night everyone.
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Have a safe night everyone.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I’m excited to chat with Latreese Cook tomorrow on @KAZI887 radio in @austintexasgov between 12 and 1 p.m. Central Time. You can also catch the show live at:
kazifm.org
Have a safe night everyone.
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Have a safe night everyone.
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Please join me in thanking and congratulating John Cannon, who retired yesterday from the @houstonpolice after 29 years of service. John was a phenomenal public information supervisor and advisor. May he enjoy a long, healthy, and happy retirement.
Thank you my friend!
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Thank you my friend!
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April 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Please join me in thanking and congratulating John Cannon, who retired yesterday from the @houstonpolice after 29 years of service. John was a phenomenal public information supervisor and advisor. May he enjoy a long, healthy, and happy retirement.
Thank you my friend!
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Thank you my friend!
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In @Waymo to @PHXSkyHarbor after a phenomenal @axon_us week. My partners know how much I insist on being behind the wheel and in control. With warp-speed advances in AI and technology, it’s important to challenge our comfort zone. Check out the video 👇🏼
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April 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In @Waymo to @PHXSkyHarbor after a phenomenal @axon_us week. My partners know how much I insist on being behind the wheel and in control. With warp-speed advances in AI and technology, it’s important to challenge our comfort zone. Check out the video 👇🏼
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Day One of @axon_us Week in @CityofPhoenixAZ was outstanding. As the public safety threat stream evolves throughout the free world, the smart tech AXON and its partners are making available to keep front-line officers and the communities they serve safe will be truly impactful.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Day One of @axon_us Week in @CityofPhoenixAZ was outstanding. As the public safety threat stream evolves throughout the free world, the smart tech AXON and its partners are making available to keep front-line officers and the communities they serve safe will be truly impactful.
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Wishing everyone celebrating this day a safe and joyous Easter. Today presents a chance for us to reflect on the blessings that life has bestowed upon us.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Wishing everyone celebrating this day a safe and joyous Easter. Today presents a chance for us to reflect on the blessings that life has bestowed upon us.
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Drove non stop to avoid the storms in the South. God gave me this view tonight. My thoughts are with the victims of the deadly storms we experienced the past couple of days and with my parents who taught us to enjoy life and made us feel better rich when we were far from being wealthy.
March 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Drove non stop to avoid the storms in the South. God gave me this view tonight. My thoughts are with the victims of the deadly storms we experienced the past couple of days and with my parents who taught us to enjoy life and made us feel better rich when we were far from being wealthy.
Sad start to the day. I will always cherish the time serving alongside Mayor Turner during some very challenging events, from a Super Bowl to Hurricane Harvey, to Ice Storms, two World Series, and more. My prayers go out to Ashley and extended Turner family. RIP, Mayor.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sad start to the day. I will always cherish the time serving alongside Mayor Turner during some very challenging events, from a Super Bowl to Hurricane Harvey, to Ice Storms, two World Series, and more. My prayers go out to Ashley and extended Turner family. RIP, Mayor.
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On connecting @AmericanAir flight from @DFWAirport to @Reagan_Airport. Can’t help but think about the victims of the recent tragedy. Continuing to lift the victims, their families and all the members of the @DeptofDefense, American Airlines, and everyone impacted on prayer. 🙏🏼
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February 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On connecting @AmericanAir flight from @DFWAirport to @Reagan_Airport. Can’t help but think about the victims of the recent tragedy. Continuing to lift the victims, their families and all the members of the @DeptofDefense, American Airlines, and everyone impacted on prayer. 🙏🏼
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Good morning, friends! As 2024 comes to an end and we prepare to welcome in 2025, it's important to plan a safe ride if you'll be drinking during your New Year's Eve celebration. Please make responsible choices. Choose wisely! Here's to a safe end and new beginning. Cheers!
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December 31, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Good morning, friends! As 2024 comes to an end and we prepare to welcome in 2025, it's important to plan a safe ride if you'll be drinking during your New Year's Eve celebration. Please make responsible choices. Choose wisely! Here's to a safe end and new beginning. Cheers!
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Breckenridge consistently delivers excellent fresh snow for skiing. Woke up yesterday to a blanket of fresh powder that continued throughout the day. My son took advantage and enjoyed another day on the slopes. Looking forward to another great day in this winter wonderland! 🎿
December 31, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Breckenridge consistently delivers excellent fresh snow for skiing. Woke up yesterday to a blanket of fresh powder that continued throughout the day. My son took advantage and enjoyed another day on the slopes. Looking forward to another great day in this winter wonderland! 🎿
Good morning, Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄
From the road in New Mexico on the way to the slopes in Colorado! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
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From the road in New Mexico on the way to the slopes in Colorado! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
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December 25, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Good morning, Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄
From the road in New Mexico on the way to the slopes in Colorado! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
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From the road in New Mexico on the way to the slopes in Colorado! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
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Excited to begin my role as a Distinguished Advisory Board member at the University of Virginia's UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice! I am eager to contribute to their efforts in enhancing policing through education, research, networking, and innovation.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Excited to begin my role as a Distinguished Advisory Board member at the University of Virginia's UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice! I am eager to contribute to their efforts in enhancing policing through education, research, networking, and innovation.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving. Today I give thanks for my family, friends and colleagues. I’m also grateful for the beautiful night sky this week in West Texas. Cheers everyone.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving. Today I give thanks for my family, friends and colleagues. I’m also grateful for the beautiful night sky this week in West Texas. Cheers everyone.
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No better way to watch my favorite @RamsNFL v. @Eagles than under the stars in Fort Davis, TX. The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of West Texas! Thank you @YouTubeTV Sunday Ticket!! Let’s Go Rams!! Whose House!!
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November 25, 2024 at 2:27 AM
No better way to watch my favorite @RamsNFL v. @Eagles than under the stars in Fort Davis, TX. The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of West Texas! Thank you @YouTubeTV Sunday Ticket!! Let’s Go Rams!! Whose House!!
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I had the privilege of joining leaders from across the State of Texas in celebrating the retirement of @TxDPS Director Steve McCraw. Director McCraw is undoubtedly one of the finest. It was a pleasure collaborating with him and his team over his 14-year tenure.
Cheers, y’all !
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Cheers, y’all !
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November 22, 2024 at 2:26 AM
I had the privilege of joining leaders from across the State of Texas in celebrating the retirement of @TxDPS Director Steve McCraw. Director McCraw is undoubtedly one of the finest. It was a pleasure collaborating with him and his team over his 14-year tenure.
Cheers, y’all !
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Cheers, y’all !
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Waking up to this biblical passage on my iPhone Bible app was a great way to start the week. Here's to all the peacemakers around the world and their families.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
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November 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Waking up to this biblical passage on my iPhone Bible app was a great way to start the week. Here's to all the peacemakers around the world and their families.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
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