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But the tipping point, according to Piquero, was when Acevedo told officers during roll call in August that the "Cuban Mafia runs the Miami Police Department."

Acevedo later apologized, saying his comment was intended to "highlight the importance of diversity within our own ranks and to lighten our discussion," but added that he has since learned it was "highly offensive to the exile Cuban community, of which I am a proud member."

When contacted by CNN for comment on the meetings and allegations, Acevedo said he has been "ordered by the city not to discuss these matters."

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https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article254651372.html

City Manager Art Noriega suspended embattled Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo on Monday with the intention of firing him ending weeks of speculation and tumult at Miami City Hall and after a pair of circus-like public hearings last week in which commissioners repeatedly lashed out at the chief over a series of controversial moves and blunders.

Through spokeswoman Stephanie Severino, Noriega's communication director, the manager said the situation between Acevedo and elected leaders had become "untenable."

"Today I suspended Police Chief Art Acevedo with the intent to terminate his employment," Noriega said in a statement. "Relationships between employers and employees come down to fit and leadership style and unfortunately, Chief Acevedo is not the right fit for this organization."

Moments before Noriega released his statement, Acevedo sent one to the city's 1,300 sworn officers saying "It's been a privilege serving and fighting for you."

Under city rules Acevedo can accept the termination or choose to have a hearing before the city's five commissioners, three of whom have quarreled with him the past several weeks.

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Ag_07 said:

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So I've read some of this stuff and haven't seen what exactly did he do that pissed everyone off?

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Ag_07 said:

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So I've read some of this stuff and haven't seen what exactly did he do that pissed everyone off?

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Apparently he wore a tight jumpsuit.

" City Manager Art Noriega moved to fire embattled Police Chief Art Acevedo Monday night, ending weeks of speculation and tumult at City Hall and after a pair of circus-like public hearings in which commissioners lashed out at the chief for everything from a misguided statement he made about the "Cuban Mafia," to the tight jumpsuit he wore during a fundraiser in another city."

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He also fired two tenured Miami police officers, and demoted a black female police officer. Seems weird because none of these seem like fireable offenses. He must be really hated there.

He learned the hard way, that just because you are latino, doesn't mean you're the "right kind" of Latino.

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agnerd said:

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Looks like Chief art has found an employer that will allow and encourage him to do what he does best:

https://www.chron.com/politics/article/Art-Acevedo-CNN-analyst-Miami-Houston-police-16703588.php

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AUSTIN (KXAN) Former police chief Art Acevedo is returning to Austin to work for the City in a new role overseeing and advising the police department, multiple sources confirmed to KXAN Friday.

The City said it plans to hire Acevedo for the role of interim city manager over APD.

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