The construction of Camp Greyhound by the
Louisiana Department of Corrections was one of the top priorities in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Sixteen cages of chain-link fencing topped with razor wire were erected at the bus station under the canopies to house up to 700 people. Work was done by prisoners from the
Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola under the direction of
Burl Cain. Most suspects had been arrested for
looting, while others were detained for curfew violation, vehicle theft, intoxication, or resisting arrest. Food consisted of
military issued meals. The camp was protected by the
National Guard on the outside. where inmates were photographed and fingerprinted. The single public defender was unable to offer individual advice; the only options were to plead guilty and agree to
community service, or to be sent to a permanent facility and wait a minimum of 21 days for further processing. Clad in prison-orange, they were not allowed to notify relatives or lawyers, and no phone calls were permitted. A report by
The Washington Times from September 9, 2005, indicated that over 220 people suspected of looting were at Camp Greyhound at that time. Camp Greyhound operated for about six weeks or two months. == Denial of constitutional rights ==