Memphis Police Department confirmed on Saturday they were abolishing the elite SCORPION street unit, after several members were involved in the traffic stop that resulted in the beating and death of Tyre Nichols.The unit was created to combat soaring violent crime, but critics say its aggressive tactics and lack of oversight are a recipe for tragedies like, which was revealed in its full savagery in footage released on Friday. The decision came after Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn 'CJ' Davis met with members of the unit on Saturday 'to discuss the path forward for the department and the community in the aftermath of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols.'
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