‘Public Service Is In My DNA': Ousted Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo On His Firing & COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

CBS Miami

October 20, 2021

Former Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo is speaking out about the controversy over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in police departments across the country and about his recent ousting.

During an interview on CNN Monday night in which he pleaded with officers to get vaccinated for COVID and also made a quick reference to his termination from the Miami PD.

“I put out a memo detailing some concerns in political leadership and consequently I ended up getting fired. But at the end of the day, you’re put in these positions to make a difference. I’m going to recharge over the next few weeks and then I’m going to see what’s the path forward. Public service is in my DNA and I’m hoping that the future will bring an opportunity to continue serving the American people and the good men and women in law enforcement,” he said.

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