Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were placed in small metal cages referred to as "calming areas". However, inspectors discovered evidence suggesting these cages may have been used for disciplinary purposes. This practice has been deemed inconsistent with standards for humane detention.

Further details about the findings and the conditions at Alligator Alcatraz are available from the source. The inspection revealed concerns about the treatment of detainees, specifically regarding the use of the metal cages. The source provides more information on the inspection and its findings, which raised questions about the facility's adherence to humane detention standards.