5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, April 5 Published: Tags: Here are things to know for Monday, April 5: 1. Finner to be sworn in as Houston’s next police chief Monday Troy Finner will be sworn in as Houston’s new police chief Monday. Finner is taking over for outgoing Chief Art Acevedo, who is leaving to become the top cop in Miami. Finner is a native of Houston and grew up in the Fifth Ward. He attended James Madison High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree from the University of Houston. He has served with the Houston Police Department since 1990.