Sacramento, CA
Inmate Safety News
Suicide is the leading cause of death in jails, where the lack of adequate mental healthcare frequently leaves inmates without the support they require. With Life Check’s innovative system, every jail can ensure officers meet minimum safety standards. The articles below show the severity of the problem and consequences of noncompliance.
Fort Wayne, IN
Inmate at Allen County Jail found dead in his cell.
Wane.com
Winnebago County, IL
Plaintiff Alleges Gross Negligence Led to Son’s Death in Winnebago County.
Cook County Record
Hartford County, MD
Harford County Reports Rising Self-Harm Risks in Detention Center
Shore News Network
Sacramento, CA
Another Man Dies In Sacramento Jail.
The Observer
Sumpter, SC
Man says he was stabbed while in Sumter County’s jail. Now he’s suing for negligence.
The Post and Courier Columbia
Tallahassee, FL
Leon Sheriff’s Office investigating fifth county jail inmate to die since April.
Tallahassee Democrat
Walker County, AL
Criminal Plea deal reached in Tony Mitchell jail death case in Walker County.
ABC News 33/40
Lincoln County, AK
Prisoner dies in apparent suicide at Varner Supermax.
Arkansas Times
Sacramento, CA
One inmate dies, second revived with Narcan at Sacramento jail, fifth in-custody death since May.
The Sacramento Bee
Atmore, AL
‘He didn’t make it:’ Family, friends tell lawmakers of loved ones’ deaths in Alabama’s prisons.
Alabama Reflector
Boston, MA
Officers at South Bay jail ignored dying woman, lawsuit alleges.
Boston.com
Pomeroy, WA
Garfield County pledges to keep jail shuttered after suicide went undetected.
KUOW NPR Network
Tallahassee, FL
Leon County Sheriff’s Office now investigating the fourth jail inmate death in recent months.
Tallahassee Democrat
Minneapolis, MN
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawsuit claims medical neglect at Dakota County Jail.
KARE 11
Great Falls, MT
Three deaths at Cascade County jail in two weeks.
KRTV Great Falls
Detroit, MI
Feds, Wayne County reach ‘landmark’ settlement about jail inmates with disabilities.
Detroit Free Press
Denton, TX
Family sues Denton County, sheriff over man’s dehydration death in jail.
Kera News
Ellensburg, WA
Kittitas County Jail first in WA to implement new inmate health monitoring system.
Head Topics
Charlotte, NC
Lawsuit: Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff talked about ‘covering up’ jail issues.
WBTV 3
Los Angeles, CA
Inmate hung a noose. Jailers too busy watching ‘explicit video’ to intervene, inspectors say.
Los Angeles Times
Anchorage, AK
2 more Alaska inmates die as details emerge on early-morning Anchorage jail death.
Alaska Public Media
Maui, HI
Another Suicide At The Maui Jail Leaves A Grieving Family To Conclude ‘Something Is Wrong’
Civil Beat
Milpitas, CA
Santa Clara County logs its sixth in-custody death of the year.
The Mercury News
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma settles in lawsuit over delayed mental health treatment for jail inmates.
The Oklahoman
Miami, FL
Federal judge ‘deeply concerned’ about suicides in Miami-Dade jails.
WLRN
Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office responds to rising inmate suicide attempts.
Spectrum Local News
Fort Worth, TX
Lawyer for family of man who died at Tarrant County Jail ‘confident’ criminal charges will be filed.
Fox 4 News
Vallejo, CA
California police kept death in custody a secret for seven years, inquiry reveals.
The Guardian
Milford, CT
Activists call for Milford police firings as in-custody death investigation continues.
NBC CT
Baton Rouge, LO
Family of a man who died in Baton Rouge jail files a suit claiming neglect in care.
The Advocate
Delaware County, PA
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Delaware County Jail over inmate suicide.
Pennsylvania Record
Fort Worth, TX
Death of Anthony Johnson, who died in custody at the Tarrant County Jail in April, was ruled a homicide.
WFAA ABC 8
OH
Dying Behind Bars: At least 220 people died in Ohio jails over 4 years.
Coshocton Tribune
Macon, GA
Family says man was strangled in Macon jail. Officers accused of ignoring calls for help.
The Telegraph
Austin, TX
3 People Died of Thirst in a Texas County Jail in Under 2 Years.
Reason.com
Little Rock, AR
Report shows rate of suicides in Arkansas prisons picking up significantly in 2024.
KARK.com
Richmond, VA
‘How do you get hypothermia in a prison?’ Records show hospitalizations among Virginia inmates.
WTOP News
US
Takeaways from the investigation into how US prisoners are hurt or killed on the job.
ABC 15 Arizona
US
Recent Release From Jail a Big Risk Factor for Suicide.
US News
Macon, GA
A Bibb County inmate was strangled to death while on suicide watch. Now, his children are suing.
13 WMAZ
Jackson, GA
Butts County jail inmate died by suicide after getting death threats. His family is suing.
AOL
Visalia, CA
Tulare County jail is changing routines to keep inmates from killing themselves.
Visalia Times Delta
Visalia, CA
How a suicide crisis led to change in one small California county jail.
Cal Matters
Cleveland, OH
Fifth death in 2 years: Cleveland County Detention Center inmate dies after medical episode.
OU Daily
Santa Barbara, CA
Those with Mental Illness in Our Jails Deserve Better Care.
NoozhawkLeon County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2nd inmate death in less than a week.
WTXL Tallahassee
Houghton, MI
Sheriff: Too many inmates Emergency declaration for the county jail could come next week.
Mining Gazette
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Jail Inmate Death Ruled a Suicide, Grosse Negligence and Inhumane Conditions Continue.
Atlanta Daily World
US
Harvard Researchers Say Jail Educational Programs Reduce Recidivism, Violence.
The Harvard Crimson
Rikers Island, NY
Family speaks out about $28.7M settlement after suicide attempt on Rikers Island.
NY1
Las Vegas, NV
Jails in Clark County ignoring 2019 law designed to increase transparency on in-custody deaths.
Las Vegas Sun
Harrisburg, PA
Advocates testify for more reliable Pennsylvania prison death data.
ABC 27
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County’s troubling in-custody death rate amid declining inmate population.
Bakersfield Now Fox 58
Marlin, TX
Falls County Sheriff Joe Lopez responds to non-compliance notice from the TX Commission on Jail Standards.
25 ABC Connecting Central Texas
Salinas, CA
KSBW 8 Investigates: Deaths at the Monterey County Jail.
KSBW
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County Jail promises more mental health support, less use of force.
KDKA News
Athens, GA
Athens bookstore Avid files lawsuit against Gwinnett jail for denying books to inmates.
Online Athens
Yakima County, WA
Second in-custody death in a week under investigation in Yakima County.
NBC Right Now
US
New report details harsh realities of women in jail, prison.
Public News Service
Redwood City, CA
Inmate dies at Maguire Correctional Facility.
RWC Pulse
Sherman, TX
Grayson County Jail program helping inmates overcome addiction.
KXII
Manhattan, NY
Suspect dies after overdosing in NYPD custody, may ot have been properly searched.
NY Daily News
Goldendale, WA
A Kickitat County inmate’s deteriorating health raises new concerns about jail.
OPB.org
Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County settles jail lawsuit over deplorable conditions: The Wake Up for Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Cleveland.com
Charleston, SC
Coroner identifies ravenel man who died in custody at Charleston Co. jail.
Live 5 News
Jacksonville, FL
JSO: Man dies in custody after ‘unknown medical episode’ and is agency’s 4th inmate death of the year.
First Coast News
Boston, MA
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is working to prevent inmate suicides.
NBC Boston
San Diego, CA
Once again, San Diego County and the sheriff sued for wrongful death of mentally ill man in jail.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
US
The Justice Department report on federal prison deaths draws scrutiny from prison advocates.
Yahoo News
Memphis, TN
People Keep Dying At This Memphis Jail – And The Lawsuits Are Piling Up.
Huffpost
US
Justice Department report finds federal prison failures lead to deaths.
News 5 Cleveland
NJ
Is NJ flouting law on prisoner isolation? Recent suicidees raise questions.
NJ Spotlight News
Fort Peck, MT
‘Torture center’: Community condemns Fort Peck jail after in-custody death.
Missoulian
Glennville, GA
2 inmates dead within same week at Smith State Prison.
WTOC 11
Dublin, CA
Oakland man dies at Santa Rita Jail within 28 hours of booking.
KTVU Fox 2
Louisville, KY
Lawsuit: Louisville man in ‘distress’ talked about suicide before killing himself in isolated jail cell.
WDRB
Fort Lauderdale, FL
21 people died in custody in Florida jail system, and the NAACP wants the feds to investigate.
The Grio
Jackson, GA
Man dies in Georgia prison days after family pleads to guards for protection.
Fox 5 Atlanta
Broward County, FL
For the second time this month, an inmate dies in Broward County Jail.
NBC Miami
Denver, CO
Colorado lawmakers consider biill that would implement statewide jail standards.
Denver 7 ABC News
Hennepin County, MN
Family of man who died in Hennepin County Jail files federal lawsuit.
KSTP TV
Lambertville, NJ
County jail conditions – ‘hazardous even to a dog’ -spur calls for independent oversight.
New Jersey Monitor
Rikers Island, NY
In First Week of New Year, Another Death on Rikers Island.
Vera Institute
Catlettsburg, KY
‘Truly amazing’ review for jail: Expert, law firm weigh in on improvements.
The Daily Independent
Jefferson County, AR
Jefferson County inmate’s death draws scrutiny from all sides.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Clayton, AL
Heart, brain missing from dead inmates’ bodies, family lawsuit claims.
LEX 18 News
Monmouth County, NJ
Monmouth County Jail a ‘drug den,’ says lawsuit over mom’s fentanyl overdose death.
App
Sacramento, CA
Family files lawsuit over man’s death in Sacramento County jail, says calls for medical care ignored.
KCRA
Travis County, TX
Brother of man who died by suicide in Travis County Jail files wrongful death suit.
Austin American-Statesman
Clayton County, GA
Family of man brutally beate,kild in Clyton County jail seeking help from community.
WSB TV Atlanta 2
Orange County, CA
A Suicidal 21-Year-Old Was Jailed in California. Nine Days Later, She Was Dead.
Reason.com
Riverside County, LA