Episode 884
Study finds high number of ‘excess deaths’ in San Diego County jails
San Diego County jails have the highest number of inmate deaths among California’s largest systems, according to a new study commissioned by the civilian review board that oversees the Sheriff's Department. It also found that while Black and Latino people are more likely to be locked up locally, White men and women are more likely to die behind bars.
April 14, 202215m 44s
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Show Notes
San Diego County jails have the highest number of inmate deaths among California’s largest systems, according to a new study commissioned by the civilian review board that oversees the Sheriff's Department. It also found that while Black and Latino people are more likely to be locked up locally, White men and women are more likely to die behind bars.