Third of all SCORPION officers had infractions
Memphis-Shelby County Crime Commission head Bill Gibbons (left), and CrimeStoppers' Buddy Chapman (right) discuss the impact of crime on community on “Behind the Headlines.” Both say the number of infractions for SCORPION unit police officer shows a need for internal change. (Screenshot)
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 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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