Data-driven policing at forefront of discussions over Memphis police tactics
In the wake of Nichols’ death and other reports of use of force by officers, a conversation about MPD’s use of data-driven, proactive policing is coming to the forefront. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis speaks during a press conference on November 16, 2022 where the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department announced the launch of Connect Memphis at the Real Time Crime Center, a new way to communicate and combat crime. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis is re-evaluating its policing tactics, including the use of data-driven special units like SCORPION, in the wake of the Tyre Nichols death.
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Ben Wheeler
Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
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