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Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody?

Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.

Feature • 08.07.2025

How We Analyzed the Justice Department’s Death in Custody Data

A rare look into data collected under the Death in Custody Reporting Act revealed serious problems.

Feature • 08.07.2025

What Happens When Someone Dies Inside One of America’s Worst Jails?

In Cuyahoga County, a jail death triggers mandatory investigations. Here’s what all Ohio sheriffs are supposed to do, and how to check their work.

Cleveland • 07.24.2025

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