
Memphis' SCORPION unit lacked training, former police say
A former Memphis officer said the unit's training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, one day of suspect apprehension training and one day at the firing range.
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A former Memphis officer said the unit's training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, one day of suspect apprehension training and one day at the firing range.
The three employees violated "numerous" policies and protocols, the department said.
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The statement from the district attorney's office comes after the release of police videos of Nichols' violent arrest.
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