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Citizen observer describes potential problems if observers are not allowed to move between tiers.

Prisoners work in the printing shop, computer shop, and brush shop.

Rehm records the movements of guards throughout the shift and some conversations with prisoners. One prisoner was recently questioned about an incident regarding drugs.

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

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

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…

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.

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

Prisoners feel that there will be a lock-up and shakedown soon. They respect the cadets and feel hopeful about them; they similarly believe in the observer program's importance to the takeover's success.

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

A guard is angry about their loss of control.

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

Things are quiet.

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

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

Observer discloses no activity throughout night shift.

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

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