Inmate Deaths Prompt Investigations, Policy Reviews

Multiple investigations into inmate deaths are underway across various counties. In Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Alex Wright, who was held on firearm and drug trafficking charges, died in custody, prompting a probe by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and a review of jail policies. Similarly, an inmate's death at the San Bernardino County jail is under investigation, with initial findings showing no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is pending. In Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Craighead County Sheriff's Office is investigating an inmate death, deemed non-suspicious, and awaiting autopsy results. These incidents contribute to ongoing concerns about inmate safety and the adequacy of health care in detention facilities. Cleveland County officials have recently engaged SIMCO Correctional Consulting LLC to analyze and recommend improvements to their jail operations.