Advocates demand transparency following in-custody death in North County

By Alexander Nguyen / Multimedia Producer, North County

Contributors: Carolyne Corelis / Video Journalist

Published March 7, 2024 at 5:46 PM PST

Community advocates rallied Thursday in front of the Vista Detention Facility to protest the latest in-custody death that happened Sunday.

They want more oversight on arrest procedures. Advocates say they want to see some transparency because San Diego County is on track to match 2022, the deadliest year for in-custody deaths.

By March 2022, the county had six deaths. Right now, there have been four in-custody deaths.

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