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Repeated instances of medication not being distributed on time.

A prisoner complained of pain and requested a medic, who recommended that he be moved to Norfolk Hospital.

One guard complains about the Boone administration and observer presence. A prisoner is treated for an ear operation.

Prisoners have a strong sense of solidarity, but guards are largely inactive. Prisoners are on a hunger strike against a specific guard.

Things are peaceful in Minimum Security, and prisoners are appreciative of the observer system.

Observer discloses no activity throughout night shift.

Guards and prisoners are generally friendly. However, there was a love letter in the hallway that a guard swept away.

Things are generally calm at the prison, there this is one instance of a prisoner threatening a guard.

Things are quiet.

Prisoners are upset that some of the cell blocks weren't opened for dinner.

A guard is angry about their loss of control.

Walpole is short on Talwin and is trying to borrow from Norfolk.,

Sentiments of prisoners in 10 Block about guards returning; positive morale

The observers report on various situations such as a hunger strike against specific officers, an issue with the Public Safety Department, and the lack of toothbrushes for new admits.

Prisoners are running Walpole well. However, there are some plumbing problems caused during the lock-up that have not been repaired. A guard shows Poirier a sharpened file that he claims to have taken from a prisoner; Poirier is unsure of whether the…

Prisoners are running Walpole well. However, there are some plumbing problems caused during the lock-up that have not been repaired.

Poirer learns that meetings (i.e. A.A.) are only announced briefly before they begin.