Utah sheriffs defend jail practices after rash of inmate deaths, more than half suicides

County jails • At least 31 inmates have killed themselves in recent years, highlighting danger of self-harm in custody.

The Davis County Jail, located in Farmington has plans for expansion due to overcrowding. Photos are from a media tour of the jail. Of the 434 inmates at the jail, 93 are women. Above, Deputy Joey Clark exits Pod H, one of two pods for women that is filled to capacity. Photo by Leah Hogsten12/18/2002 Farmington

Utah sheriffs defend jail practices after rash of inmate deaths, more than half suicides

County jails • At least 31 inmates have killed themselves in recent years, highlighting danger of self-harm in custody.

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