This infographic document explores the issue of arrest-related deaths (ARDs) in Florida from 2010-2019 by examining the number of deaths per year, the causes of death, and the officer’s intended use of force. The document is designed with the general public in mind: individuals who represent a range in demographics, ideology, and life experience.
The coverage of police-involved deaths by news media, community organizers, and politicians is often biased, divisive, and emotional. This document is a way to research these incidents in an attempt to better understand trends in data. The purpose of this document, ultimately, is to engage the reader so that they can ask more questions and participate in more conversations.