He made the comments amid a growing push across the country to defund or dismantle police departments, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. “When you see that it’s challenging to actually go out and get folks to join the policing ranks today, if good officers want to come here and they want to serve this great city, we’re hiring,” Acevedo said. He wants to implement a new program making it easier for out-of-state officers to take positions on Houston's force. “We’re hopeful that we’re going to get some good folks to come help us serve here in this big place,” Acevedo added. I’ve been one for 34 years, but I can be tough on them,” he continued.

Source: Fox News August 23, 2020 19:07 UTC