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Re:Google Cloud Dev Advocate Jailed at SXSW by fnordfnordfnord on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @01:17AM (#11287585)
>Before we turn into an angry mob, can we try to wait until more facts come out about this?

Okay but do yourself a favor and look up Austin PD, Art Acevedo, and co. before you rush to their defense. They're not exactly shining beacons of virtue. Frankly, I am confused as to how Acevedo can survive an election in Austin with all the shit he and his deputies have done over the years.

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Re:Google Cloud Dev Advocate Jailed at SXSW by atxlurker on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @01:02PM (#11291106)
Just to alleviate your confusion, Acevedo can survive an election, because Chief of Police is an appointed position in Austin. He isn't on a ballot anywhere.
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Re:Google Cloud Dev Advocate Jailed at SXSW by fnordfnordfnord on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @05:08PM (#11293013)
That would explain it! Not sure what I was thinking, he's police chief, not county sheriff. Looks like he's appointed by the City Manager, whoever that is. http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/issues/122006/PD...
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