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Third of all SCORPION officers had infractions

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 13, 2023 6:06 AM CT | Published: March 13, 2023 4:00 AM CT

The Daily Memphian has identified all 56 MPD officers who were a part of SCORPION, the now disbanded unit whose officers were criminally charged with the death of Tyre Nichols. One local law enforcement leader says the stats show MPD needs more rigid hiring practices. 

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Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter for The Daily Memphian. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.


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