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Citizen observer describes the rarity of medics in the prison.

The medic was very slow to give a diabetic prisoner his shot.

Prisoners are concerned that the old 10 Block rules will be restarted, including not being allowed to call lawyers.

Ignatieff notes the dirty conditions of the corridors, the lack of power outlets, and the extended periods of times for which prisoners are confined.

Siclari notes the "coolness" of the inmates and the efficiency with which they run Walpole, in contrast with the media depiction of the situation.

Siclari notes the "coolness" of the inmates and the efficiency with which they run Walpole, in contrast with the media depiction of the situation.

The barber has not been paid since December, and prisoners with Talwin prescriptions were given Zacaryn instead.

Winston expresses concerns about the guards, such as their ineffectiveness and stealing from prisoners. Prisoners complain of boredom and idleness. Prisoner murders have dropped from five last year to zero.

Describes how the guards acted during overnight shift and how the lights stayed on in one cell block

A guard refused to open avocation room to let observers use the phone, despite the observers having a note approved by the deputy. One woman visitor had not been informed that her husband was in court and made a trip for nothing.

A guard refused to open avocation room to let observers use the phone, despite the observers having a note approved by the deputy. One woman visitor had not been informed that her husband was in court and made a trip for nothing.

Observer discusses an prisoner with an ear infection and both the accommodations and lack of medicine by guards and doctors inside the prison. They also briefly address the relationships between prisoners. Shift 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Griffith-Mair expresses his belief in the importance of conversing with prisoners to better relate to and understand them.

Bulkeley notes tension between guards and prisoners; guards feel threatened. Moreover, many prisoners seem to be "spaced out" on drugs like Vallium. One prisoner is using his time to read, and Bulkeley advocates for building a rehabilitation program…

Prisoners are happy about the decrease in tensions now that guards are gone, and feel more responsible for themselves. However, they dislike that certain petty rules are still in existence. In another incident, a cadet was fired for not going to his…

Prisoners are happy about the decrease in tensions now that guards are gone, and feel more responsible for themselves. However, they dislike that certain petty rules are still in existence. In another incident, a cadet was fired for not going to his…

The civilian guards get along with the prisoners, but they are worried about the return of the old guards. One prisoner reports that contraband is present in the prison.

The prisoners support each other in a way that supports freedom of movement.