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Prisoners working in the shops are aware that Holmes is watching for drug use.

Prisoners are happy about the observer program. One prisoner, after being refused something, punched out a window.

A diabetic prisoner has not received his insulin on time.

Prisoners are resentful toward guards and feel that the administration overstresses punishment rather than seeing the prisoners as humans. They also complain of a lack of a proper rehabilitation program, and one prisoner recounts how guards would…

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

Observers suggest giving the prisoners responsibility over themselves and repairing the gym floor.

Prisoners yell at the guards after cells are opened, but overall prisoner morale is good.

Prisoners yell at the guards after cells are opened, but overall prisoner morale is good.

There was one incident in which a prison was found unconscious in his cell due to epilepsy.

Citizen observer describes the joy and pride prisoners have in running the prison well. He noted their appreciation for citizen observers, specifically Black observers.

Meyer is told that two police officers entered the prisoner undercover as observers.

Meyer is told that two police officers entered the prisoner undercover as observers.

Hill reports on an prisoner who was in a halfway house for alcoholics. Additionally, prisoners in Walpole weren't returning to their cells on time due to delays with medication.

One guard was harassing a prisoner about his brother getting fifteen additional years. There are further tensions between guards.

There were no incidents, and guards and prisoners are getting along.

There was a three day hunger strike because a guard who Boone previously restricted, and who ended visiting rights and physically harassed prisoners has returned. McBride gives some details on what specific prisoners are doing or thinking.

The observer spoke with prisoners, ultimately coming to the conclusion that the reason they struggle to return to society is that they aren't prepared for outside life and are not treated like humans.