The speaker describes a big and tall building located off Interstate 10, it had a long history as a criminal establishment.
The treatment of police officers in U.S. prisons varies greatly depending on the location and department. In New Orleans, police from outside departments are not given any special treatment when detained.
An interviewer talks about a difficult experience he had while serving an arrest warrant for a Louisiana Death Row prisoner and how unproductive the process was.
The speaker shares a story about an inmate who was lost for hours in what was said to be the worst central lockup, with guards seemingly indifferent to his situation. The speaker gets involved and demands to speak to a supervisor to take action.