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The Rise and Fall of a Special Police Unit
00:00 - 04:06 (04:06)
The New York Times investigates the specialized crime fighting unit accused of police brutality and the challenges of preventing it in hotspot neighborhoods.
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An investigation into the Scorpion Unit of police officers in Memphis, whose members have been charged with murdering Tyree Nichols, has shed light on the challenges of preventing police brutality and intensified calls for fundamental reform in policing.
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police reform
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An investigation into the Scorpion Unit of police officers in Memphis, whose members have been charged with murdering Tyree Nichols, has shed light on the challenges of preventing police brutality and intensified calls for fundamental reform in policing.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of a Special Police Unit
EpisodeThe Police Unit That Was Supposed to Keep Memphis Safe
PodcastThe Daily
Specialized crime fighting units, also known as hotspot units, are implemented in cities around the country to address crime problems in neighborhoods with high rates of violence.
01:31 - 04:06 (02:35)
Crime fighting units
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Specialized crime fighting units, also known as hotspot units, are implemented in cities around the country to address crime problems in neighborhoods with high rates of violence. However, their operations tend to end when scandals involving police brutality or racial profiling emerge.