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Do 'elite' police teams like Memphis's SCORPION unit do more harm than good?
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Special police units like the now-disbanded SCORPION team in Memphis are common around the country. Police chiefs say they’re essential for fighting crime. Critics say their elite status and lack of accountability is a recipe for abuse.
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