Gitmo on the Platte

On August 13, 2008, CBS4 News reported that a warehouse owned by the City of Denver had been set up as a detention center in preparation for the possibility of mass arrests at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The warehouse, which protesters have dubbed "Gitmo on the Platte," is furnished with rows of cells, each of which are approximately 5 square yards in area.¹

Fast Facts

1. The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver from August 25- 28, 2008
2. Mass arrests have occurred at previous party conventions
3. Cells are constructed of chain-link fencing¹
4. The Mayor's office will reportedly release a statement regarding the facility later in August¹
5. A sign is posted which reads: "Warning! Electric stun devices used in this facility"¹

Quotes

"Very bare bones and very reminiscent of a political prisoner camp or a concentration camp." — Code Pink member Zoe Williams

"This is a secured environment. We're concerned about how that's going to be utilized by people who will be potentially disruptive."—Captain Frank Gale, Denver Sheriff's Department¹

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