My 24 year career has included time in the military as well as civilian life. I have seen a number of people who are quick to throw their subordinates under the bus when something goes wrong. They jump to conclusions without getting all the facts and deflect blame and controversy as quickly as they can. Sometimes these people manage to move up to pretty high levels.HKMike wrote:Living just outside the People's Republic of Austin in the safe confines of Williamson County I'm glad to see him go. However, I think he should take a drive out west to California where his politics would be more warmly received. Local news coverage of this guy's actions and comments leave me speechless at times. In my view, from a non law enforcement perspective, is that he does not support the officers in his department. I have seen him publicly condemn the actions of an officer even before a full investigation is complete. That is unacceptable in my opinion no matter what line of work you are in. Do some civilian encounters with officers go badly? Sure they do. But it's my observation that he characterizes those encounters as common rather than the exception. (Again, just my opinion based on outsider's point of view) A police officer's job is hard enough given the current climate, and they certainly don't need the lack of support from this liberal, political hack. I'm sorry Houston...
And without exception, they are insecure and worthless leaders who have no real respect from anyone that works for them, and are just all around bad people at their core (although they usually have a much different façade). It sounds like Mr Acevedo may fit this mold based on what everyone here is saying.