The Scorpion police team whose officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols has been disbanded. But Memphis wasn’t the only city to turn again to specialized teams to fight a new surge in crime.
Tag: Crime and Criminals
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Muscle Cars, Balaclavas and Fists: How the Scorpions Rolled Through Memphis
Residents say the street crime unit has been an intimidating and sometimes violent presence in the city. Five Scorpion officers are charged with murdering Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
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In London’s Poor Areas, Budget Cuts and Youth Violence Collide
Poor neighborhoods that have been hit hardest by austerity have also seen violence among young people surge or remain stubbornly high. Residents say that’s no coincidence.
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Scorpion Unit Emerged as Memphis Pursued Get-Tough Strategy
City leaders had praised the new group as a key strategy for fighting crime. Now they are trying to assess whether it was flawed from the start.
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Tyre Nichols’ Death Proves Yet Again That “Elite” Police Units Are a Disaster
They shatter the trust of the community, and the results can be deadly.