🌎 Memphis powder keg?

[TerryP]

Several years back they moved a little bit further out to Atoka.

That's more than a little from what I remember. It's on the other side of Millington going towards Covington.

And I have absolutely no idea how I remember this ...

 

[bamafan9201]

I live in the sticks between Nashville and Memphis. End up in one of the cities most every week for something.

You live near Perry County area? Got some family in that Area. I live about 30 mins west of Nashville myself now.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Whatever the guy did, he didn't deserve what he got.

That being said, whatever he did do, and any legitimate reason to have been on the officers' radar (if there is one), will never come to light.

 

[Rolltide24]

You live near Perry County area? Got some family in that Area. I live about 30 mins west of Nashville myself now.

The nearest town of size to us is Jackson. Moved here 4 years ago to be closer to the wife’s family. A big change of pace from Charlotte! I used to own some land on the river in Perry County but sold it about 2 years ago. Had it since 2006 and it was too dang hard to get to!

 

[ElephantStomp]

Whatever the guy did, he didn't deserve what he got.

That being said, whatever he did do, and any legitimate reason to have been on the officers' radar (if there is one), will never come to light.

There’s a rumor (from a media guy with connections at MPD) that he hooked up with one of the officer’s ex wives, but who the hell knows.

That was like a gang beating

 

[PurlJam]

Not getting as much play in the national media as you would think, given what we know so far.

Cops weren't white...no "agenda" for them...sad to say, but IMO, it should be the #1 story regardless of race... no different than George Floyd except for the Policemens race.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Cops weren't white...no "agenda" for them...sad to say, but IMO, it should be the #1 story regardless of race... no different than George Floyd except for the Policemens race.

The cops in this case were held accountable quickly not a month later like the cops in the murder of George Floyd

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

The cops in this case were held accountable quickly not a month later like the cops in the murder of George Floyd

There is a lot of rumor online that the reason is because they wanted to avoid a possible investigation that might find more problems within the department itself. Take that for what you will.

 

[PurlJam]

The cops in this case were held accountable quickly not a month later like the cops in the murder of George Floyd

Not saying the accountability wasn't quick, but the media's coverage isn't George Floyd-ish...they pick and choose based on what they are trying to sell no matter how bad it is...jmo.

 

[ElephantStomp]

There is a lot of rumor online that the reason is because they wanted to avoid a possible investigation that might find more problems within the department itself. Take that for what you will.

That wouldn’t surprise me at all

 

[SnakeDoc]

There is a lot of rumor online that the reason is because they wanted to avoid a possible investigation that might find more problems within the department itself. Take that for what you will.

Makes sense. There's a lot of problems in Memphis PD.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Well, I'll give the people of Memphis credit... I thought there was a 10/10 chance all hell was going to break loose last night. Good on them for keeping things mostly civil.

 

[Rolltide24]

Well, I'll give the people of Memphis credit... I thought there was a 10/10 chance all hell was going to break loose last night. Good on them for keeping things mostly civil.

I second that! Very impressive that the protesters kept it peaceful last night. I was wrong in my assumption and I’m glad I was wrong.

I am eager, I think many are, to hear more about the “why” in this case. There was something linking at least one of those cops to this young man. I sure hope it comes out.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

The SCORPION group these cops were a part of was permanently disbanded tonight. Wonder how much of that group training and focus had to do with what happened here? Might be something to think about.

 

[SnakeDoc]

The SCORPION group these cops were a part of was permanently disbanded tonight. Wonder how much of that group training and focus had to do with what happened here? Might be something to think about.

SCORPION group? Was that the official name for their unit, or something they came up with?

 

[TerryP]

SCORPION group

Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods

Whomever came up with the name had to realize that we are getting into military style naming and it might lead to a SpecOps/BlackOps style of doing things. Apparently that is almost exactly what happened with the group. Multiple reports of them yanking people out of cars with no justification (just like the recent video shows) and violating people's rights left and right. It is also being reported that a lot of the members were not hired by the PD but by the City through a separate process. Recipe for disaster and it happened.

 

[TerryP]

Whomever came up with the name had to realize that we are getting into military style naming and it might lead to a SpecOps/BlackOps style of doing things.

As a contrast, former NY Inspector makes the same point about the NYPD:

Greg Gutfeld: Can the cops who killed Tyre Nichols be racist? | Fox News Video

Greg Gutfeld and his guests discuss how the media has responded to the release of footage showing Memphis police officers fatally beating Tyre Nichols on 'Gutfeld!'

www.foxnews.com

 

[Justneedme81]

There’s a rumor (from a media guy with connections at MPD) that he hooked up with one of the officer’s ex wives, but who the hell knows.

That was like a gang beating

So, the dude attacked started dating a cop's ex girlfriend.. not ex wife. they just started talking and dating.... and cop was over jealous... there's reason to why the cop and girlfriend broke up... because of his anger issue. He used his cop buddy to beat the guy's ass... and the EMS was on it too.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

As a contrast, former NY Inspector makes the same point about the NYPD:

Greg Gutfeld: Can the cops who killed Tyre Nichols be racist? | Fox News Video

Greg Gutfeld and his guests discuss how the media has responded to the release of footage showing Memphis police officers fatally beating Tyre Nichols on 'Gutfeld!'

www.foxnews.com

We set our cops up as a paramilitary force that in many cases is almost treated as untouchable. They have no requirement to know the laws they enforce, no requirement to protect the public, and often face little to no punishment for actions that would have civilians in jail for their natural life. Now many places are lowering the requirements for employment in order to fill depleted ranks. Is it surprising that the police force is becoming such a problem to the public? There are good and bad cops, but more and more we see that even the good cops will try to protect the bad ones.