Art Acevedo

Five Times Miami’s New Police Chief Got It Wrong on Public Safety

Art Acevedo’s recent comments reveal an official who, despite his “good cop” veneer, has played fast and loose with the facts when it comes to addressing public safety.

Eoin Higgins Apr 12, 2021

Houston’s Drug Busts Have a Clear Target: People of Color

Two years’ worth of data shows how disproportionately the city’s police and prosecutors target certain neighborhoods.

Jerry Iannelli Mar 26, 2021

‘No Beds Left’: Houston’s Jail is a COVID-19 Superspreader

On Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners will decide if the D.A. and Sheriff will get more money to continue their neglect in the face of a public-health crisis.

Jerry Iannelli Jan 25, 2021

Four Austin Women Reported Their Sexual Assaults. But Police And Prosecutors Failed To Hold The Perpetrators Accountable.

While a debate over defunding the police rages in Austin, a new lawsuit reminds its residents that assault cases in the city are routinely ignored.

Jerry Iannelli Oct 02, 2020

Houston Police Chief’s Speeches Supporting Protesters Were Widely Circulated—But Video Proves His Officers Cracked Down on Them

Videos contradict officers’ claims that they didn’t ‘kettle’ protesters.

Jerry Iannelli Jun 12, 2020

Houston Cop Who Led Botched Drug Raid Overwhelmingly Arrested Black People

After a drug bust involving Houston narcotics officer Gerald Goines turned deadly, questions are being raised about how he operated during his time on the force.

Mike Hayes Apr 23, 2019