Inhumane Jail Conditions at Faulkner County Detention Center (FCDC)

Exposing the Truth About Hygiene, Dignity, and Abuse of Power

1. Hygiene is Being Weaponized

At Faulkner County Jail, detainees (especially women) are being denied access to basic hygiene:

  • Pads and tampons must be purchased. If you’re poor, you go without.

  • Toilet paper is rationed, and detainees must surrender empty rolls to receive more.

  • Toothbrushes and other hygiene items are issued only once per week.

  • Undergarments are not provided—detainees must buy their own underwear from commissary.

This is not just negligence. It is targeted deprivation. Women on their menstrual cycles are being forced to beg for dignity.

2. Budget Discrepancy: The Numbers Don’t Lie

FCDC had a $93,000 budget for janitorial and hygiene supplies in 2025.
As of March 24, only 19% of that budget had been used.

➡️ That’s only $18,077.63 spent while people sit in cells without the most basic hygiene protections.

The claim that “resources are limited” is false. The resources are there. The will to use them is not.

3. Abuse of Power Disguised as Discipline

The jail’s policies allow officers to:

  • Revoke privileges (books, TV, phone access) with no clear process.

  • Place detainees in segregation for up to 30 days—even for minor infractions like using paper improperly.

  • Deny hygiene access under the excuse of “misuse of state property.”

This is systemic abuse, not security enforcement.

4. Indigence is Criminalized

To qualify as "indigent," a detainee must have less than $2 in their account for 30 days; Only then do they receive minimal support like two envelopes per week. Even then, there is no guarantee of access to pads, underwear, or soap.

This punishes poverty and strips individuals of dignity for being poor.

What We’re Fighting For

This is not about comfort. It’s about basic human rights. Hygiene is not a luxury. Dignity is not a privilege.

We are calling for:

  • Mandatory distribution of hygiene items, including pads, tampons, and undergarments.

  • Immediate investigation into budget misuse and supply restrictions.

  • Independent jail oversight to protect against abuse and retaliation.

Faulkner County is not an isolated case.
Sources: FOIA Request Data
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