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Prisoners complain about working conditions in the kitchen. Overall, Dolan observes a sense of unity among prisoners and is confident that there won't be trouble as long as the prisoners are responsible for themselves.

There is an incident where a medic and men from the Hospital Committee tried to enter Block 10 but were stopped.

There are broken windows, and food quality is poor. However, friends and family are invited to a party in the evening, and prisoners acted very well.

Prisoners conducted a cleanup in which they washed the floors and swept up trash. However, there are complaints mealtimes.

Dottin attends a BANTU meeting at which they discuss potential programs for rehabilitation.

Drayton speaks with some prisoners and guards; all is quiet.

Observer records visitors and other personnel entering and exiting the prison. Includes a tally recording of types of officers present.

Describes meal time and attitudes of prisoners toward guards returning

Guards and prisoners were friendly to both each other and the observers. There was some confusion regarding the disbursement of medication.

Guards and prisoners were friendly to both each other and the observers. There was some confusion regarding the disbursement of medication.

There is racial separation among the prisoners. One prisoner complained that his property was taken during a shakedown, but guards would not give him a receipt for this.

Driscoll is locked into one spot in Block 10. A prisoner has broken a light in Block 9.

Several guards kept the gate locked during count, not admitting any observers.

Dunn writes about a prisoner who is in the hospital for various injuries.

There was an incident in which another prisoner hit another with a wooden object.

Prisoner morale is good, but people are worried about a rumored that helmeted guards will stage a shakedown.

Prisoners are happy about the observer program and have felt improvements since the takeover began. Moreover, there is a sense of community between the prisoners that contributes to their positive feelings. However, some prisoners would like to…