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Died in custody

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died April 2019 · Colville Tribal Correctional Facility, Washington

A person held at the Colville Tribal Correctional Facility in Washington was found collapsed in a cell in April 2019, according to a later review by the Cruzan Group. The review found that correctional officers decided the person was dead and did not attempt lifesaving efforts, and that some of the officers lacked CPR certification. It also found that the person had not received a medical examination when first booked into the facility.

Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. The Cruzan Group review found that officers did not attempt lifesaving efforts after finding the person collapsed, some officers lacked CPR certification, and the person had no medical exam at booking.

Reported by: Cruzan Group report (outside investigators).

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