St. Pete police chief speaks to 'hot spot' special units and community policing |
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With policing in America once again under the microscope, conversations about reform, police culture, and current tactics and procedures are in question. Five former Memphis police officers were charged with murder for the deadly beating Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.
They were part of a special unit tasked with patrolling high crime areas. The tactic is known as "hot spot policing." St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway said he only allows experienced officers to work in special units with a supervisor who keeps the team accountable. MORE: https://bit.ly/3DxMxJf ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay |