ACLU report analyzes data in 143 Maryland police-custody deaths

ACLU report analyzes data in 143 Maryland police-custody deaths over 9-year period

Many police in-custody deaths in Maryland resulted of institutional failures, according to a report released Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union. Last month, WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates reported a preview of the ACLU’s report that examined data from fatal encounters with police from 2015-2023. During the time period examined, 143 people died in police custody — an average of 16 per year. Almost half of the people killed were showing …

ACLU report analyzes data in 143 Maryland police-custody deaths

Many police in-custody deaths in Maryland resulted of institutional failures, according to a report released Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union.