The Death in Custody Reporting Act is an important piece of legislation. The data collected by the DOJ regarding deaths of citizens while in the criminal justice system will help legislators determine what steps need to be taken to ensure that all American citizens are treated with respect and dignity even when interacting with the criminal justice system.

The data collected is vital to improving our criminal justice system, protecting American citizens and law enforcement officials and rebuilding the trust between Law Enforcement Agencies and citizens.

The American public is demanding accountability from the criminal justice system and DICRA provides a clear path to achieving just that.