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Former officer describes inhumane conditions at Alligator Alcatraz detention center

Aug 6, 2025 · Florida, FL

Former officer describes inhumane conditions at Alligator Alcatraz detention center

A former corrections officer at a detention facility in Florida described conditions including hundreds of detainees held in cages with no sunlight, backed-up toilets, and minimal shower access. The officer, who worked at the facility for about a week in July 2025, stated that detainees had no clocks, limited access to showers, and endured water leaks and mosquito infestations. She was subsequently fired after catching COVID and claims she was never paid for her work.

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