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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

Cuyahoga County Jail Leaders Knew Their Cameras Were Broken and Took 4 Years to Fix Them

A glitch in the surveillance system discovered in 2022 has finally been fixed. Families and inspectors could have used that evidence.

Cleveland • 06.03.2026

Dozens Locked in Hinds County’s Jails Without an Indictment — Some for Over a Year

The newly appointed federal receiver has asked the county’s district attorney to move more cases, while the DA has asked the county for more money.

Jackson • 12.05.2025

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