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The group of Memphis police officers who were responsible for the murder of Tyre Nichols operated as a gang. I'm just speculating at this point, but naming you
by blantonl 4y ago
The group of Memphis police officers who were responsible for the murder of Tyre Nichols operated as a gang.
I'm just speculating at this point, but naming your specialized unit the "Scorpion Unit" probably also resulted in these guys working as a internal cell, with their own unwritten rules and definitely a propensity to not talk about or work collaboratively with other's outside the unit. Essentially the definition of a gang.
- kevviiinn 4y agoIt's not a problem with naming, that's absurd. There's a systemic problem with policing in the US, why do you think there are protests every few years? Do protests only happen when a named group does something?
- blantonl 4y agoThe naming of your group is a symptom of the overall problem. No one names their gang the "community outreach response unit" which is what these units should be. People name their gangs the "Outlaws" or "Vipers" or "Scorpions" etc because they are intending to send a message of fear or strength. It's Gang 101 activity.