Analysis

Investigation of FDOC Public 'Inmate Mortality Data'

The Florida Department of Corrections hosts a webpage called "Inmate Mortality" on their website; this document is an ONGOING mining of that data. (Status: Ready for Review)

Mortality Dashboard

I'm creating a public dashboard using Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Mortality data. This post details my project progress, aiming to ensure transparency and gain community support. Despite anticipated challenges, sharing this project should facilitate problem-solving and keep me accountable.

On Recidiviz

My argument and proposed solution

FDOC Returns to Incarceration

This document presents an ongoing investigation into returns to incarceration in Florida.

FDOC Disciplinary Data

This document presents an ongoing investigation into the data available through the FDLE on FDOC Disciplinary actions. (Investigation begun 2023-10-28, it's still in very rough and preliminary form)

What is Missing?

The Florida Department of Corrections collects a significant amount of data for its administrative purposes. While I am unsure of the exact details as they have denied all of my FOIA requests, it is clear that they gather a substantial amount of information. This list, although not comprehensive or accurate, is presented to aid in brainstorming for those who could potentially have access to any of this data or resources to support my acquiring and analysis of it. It highlights some of the data that I suspect they may be holding and emphasizes the potential value that public access to this data could bring.

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