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There were only two observers in the prison, who Bigelow sent to Block 10.

There were only two observers in the prison, who Bigelow sent to Block 10.

While the prison is relaxed on the surface, there is underlying anxiety for both the prisoners and the guards. Recently, a "dangerous situation" occurred, in addition to prisoners being drugged. Bigelow asserts that several major decisions must be…

Prisoners suspect that guards are hiding weapons.

Prisoners suspect that guards are hiding weapons.

Morale is high.

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.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner who appears drunk.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner who appears drunk.

Prisoners suspect that guards are being lenient as a set up to encourage prisoners to make escape attempts. The prisoners working in the kitchen have not been paid since November, and there is generally not enough work for everyone.

Guards were withheld from duty for an unknown reason. Several inmates reported unlocked doors that they believed were a trap to set up an "escape".

There are few observers for this shift. A member of the NPRA Hospital Committee thinks that guards perpetrated another prisoner's seizure the other day.

Little movement through the prison lobby.

Prisoners and guards alike express worry about the continuation of the observer program.

Sangrey chats with a guard about prisoners and other guards.