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Oklahoma Launches 'Deaths in Custody' Dashboard for Transparency

4/13/2026

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The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) launched a 'Deaths in Custody' dashboard on April 13, 2026.
The dashboard provides public access to fatalities in its facilities, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability.
The initiative follows rising safety concerns after reports of homicides, notably at the Allen Gamble Correctional Facility.
Updates reflect findings from the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, with ODOC Director Justin Farris pledging accuracy.

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The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) launched a 'Deaths in Custody' dashboard on April 13, 2026.
The dashboard provides public access to fatalities in its facilities, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability.
The initiative follows rising safety concerns after reports of homicides, notably at the Allen Gamble Correctional Facility.
Updates reflect findings from the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, with ODOC Director Justin Farris pledging accuracy.