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Casey records the other observers' notes, including those regarding a fight in the prison. Things are calm within the prison itself.
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Prisoners have high morale, but are tense regarding what would happen in the event of the old guards returning. However, the trainee guards get along very well with prisoners.
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Prisoners express that they want to take responsibility for the prison. The shops need better equipment, and food is poor. Prisoners generally feel that guards have stayed in their sadistic ways and the the present prison system is too stiff.
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There is no orientation for new prisoners.
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There is unrest in the prison, and one observer is thrown out due to being reported for talking. Eames records the actions of several other observers as the shift progresses.
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Observers are not allowed to talk to the men in the prison. There is an incident of conflict in which a guard is punched.
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Prisoners have complaints regarding a new visitation policy, as well as the administration's regulations on the NPRA. Franz also records the activities of other observers throughout the shift.
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Gloser records events in the infirmary and problems with procedure.
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There are new rules that forbid observers from entering cell blocks. There is an incident with a small fire set on the floor, but it is put out quickly.
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Cadet guards and prisoners are getting along well. Prisoners as a group are very cohesive.
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Several guards kept the gate locked during count, not admitting any observers.
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Prisoners are not sure what will happen after lock-up ends. There are some state police officers inside Walpole.
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Driscoll is locked into one spot in Block 10. A prisoner has broken a light in Block 9.
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Rehm records the movements of guards throughout the shift and some conversations with prisoners. One prisoner was recently questioned about an incident regarding drugs.
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Rideout speaks with some guards, who mention their concerns that observers will get rid of their jobs. The guards seem convinced that the observers are getting paid.
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Observers weren't allowed into the cell blocks. However, there is a report of one prisoner starting fires in his cell.
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The observer notes events like a shakedown in the minimum section, conversations with prisoners about their lawyers.
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Observers are not allowed to talk, though they can enter cell blocks during meal times. There was also a recent shakedown.
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Prisoners feel betrayed and that Waitkevitch was not upholding his end of the bargain; there were also rumors of state troopers entering the prison. Throughout much of the shift, prisoners broke windows and doors, set fires on the floor, etc. While…
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The avocation area is well-equipped for work, while the gym is in "deplorable" condition. Otherwise, things are running smoothly, and prisoners are welcoming to observers.
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