NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough
Critical Response Strategies and REDTAG-19 seek contracts for new Florida Highway Patrol detention facilities
Two companies, Critical Response Strategies and REDTAG-19, are among seven potential vendors bidding to provide services for new detention facilities operated by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The firms are currently identified as operators of the facility known as Alligator Alcatraz.
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personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida whose administration oversaw the Alligator Alcatraz project.”organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“News outlet reporting the information.”personByron Donalds“Republican nominee for Governor who received a campaign donation from CRS.”personAdrian Lukis“Former chief of staff to DeSantis and lobbyist for business interests connected ”personBrian Ballard“Lobbyist representing business interests connected to CRS.”organizationCritical Response Strategies“Consulting firm and former Alligator Alcatraz contractor seeking new FHP contrac”locationAlligator Alcatraz“Facility currently operated by the mentioned vendors.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“State law enforcement agency seeking new detention facilities.”organizationREDTAG-19“Healthcare management company and former Alligator Alcatraz medical contractor.”organizationFlorida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“State agency overseeing FHP and the RFI process.”