Note: The report won’t provide an accurate number since many sheriffs and wardens don’t report every death in their facility; however, the reports can at least make you aware of deaths that your local jail did not report to the press. If a local jurisdiction claims they are not required to report deaths in their jail or prison, that statement is false; however, because the Department of Justice cannot compel agencies to report data or report it correctly, this data still may not be available or may not be accurate.