EMS visits to Suffolk County jail spiked in 2025

The number of incidents at Boston's jail requiring a visit from EMS has shot up steeply in recent years, according to data from the Suffolk County sheriff's office. Some of the most common reasons for visits are shown.

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Total for 2025 is an estimate based off data provided through September.

Chart: JOHN HANCOCK/GLOBE STAFFSource: Suffolk County Sheriff's office