The Accountability Project (TAP) is Connecticut Public’s investigative journalism unit, dedicated to producing high-quality, high-impact, meticulously reported and produced stories on issues, people and news events affecting Connecticut. Our investigative projects provide citizens with accurate information and facts, which they can use to make informed decisions as responsible stewards of their communities.
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A state commission that once served the community shuttered in 2016, leaving a gap in state services. -
Some departments are investing in new testing machines that reduce the time it takes to analyze DNA evidence from weeks to just a couple of hours. -
We requested records from federal agencies to get more information about transit issues happening in Connecticut. -
The rebranding, also known as the “Make It Here” campaign, has two main goals: to increase state pride, and create a clear-cut identity for Connecticut. -
Educational programs help people transition out of prison and find work. But educational attainment in Connecticut prisons has dropped. -
Our stories have made a big impact over the last two years, and The Accountability Project isn't done yet. -
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Artificial intelligence was a major focus at this year’s Computation + Journalism Symposium, which offered a glimpse into AI experiments underway at journalism organizations around the globe, and a window into how they’re grappling with difficult questions of ethics, authorship and transparency. -
Our investigation found that the victim is not alone, and many other victims of sexual assault have similar experiences when reporting their assault to the police. -
An investigation by The Accountability Project raises familiar questions about the state's system for licensing health care workers and investigating misconduct complaints.
