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What are records? Since 2014, The Marshall Project has been curating some of the best criminal justice reporting from around the web. In these records you will find the most recent and the most authoritative articles on the topics, people and events that are shaping the criminal justice conversation. The Marshall Project does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the accuracy of reports other than its own.

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Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

Missouri Journalists: Data for Investigating Police Misconduct

Use The Marshall Project’s database of more than 600 police misconduct cases in Missouri to power your reporting.

Investigate This • 02.19.2026

Are Americans Worried About Crime? It Depends on How They Voted.

The sitting president can be a better predictor of how safe someone feels than what the crime data shows.

Analysis • 11.19.2025

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