Craig Futterman Speaks with CBS 2 About CPD Specialized Units Following Scrutiny on Memphis’ SCORPION Unit
After Memphis Police SCORPION unit is disbanded, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
The Memphis Police SCORPION Unit, which included the officers behind the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols, was disbanded over the weekend after video of the attack was released.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, some watchdogs have been asking whether Chicago Police need to take a look at their own specialized units.
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences for the Chicago Police officers involved. They say we also need to keep an eye on an active unit called the Community Safety Team.
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