Memphis Police Department disbands ‘Scorpion’ unit after Tyre Nichols’ death – BBC News

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The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the so-called Scorpion special unit, whose officers are accused of murdering Tyre Nichols.

Scorpion stands for “Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods”.

The unit is a 50-person team tasked with bringing down crime levels in particular areas.

But now it is being abolished after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols, 29, in the videos from 7 January.

In a statement, the department said “it is in the best interest of all to permanently deactivate” the unit.

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