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One prisoner expresses that the return of the old guards could "spark an explosion."

Baker heard a loud bang, which the guards also investigated; nothing was found.

Guards who should have been unarmed were carrying guns. Additionally, guards were using skin searches as a way to harass observers.

One prisoner in 8 block (who had been transferred from 10 block) felt that the transfers being allowed to roam around could be used as an excuse not to release others in 10 block. Another prisoner in 6 block reported that no medication had arrived…

Observers are regularly patted down. Guards took count of prisoners.

Baker voices his disagreements regarding a policy on a specific prisoner. He also recounts an interaction with a guard who has been repeatedly harassing him.

Baker records events like a medic being threatened and prisoners treated by the medic. He also provides thoughts on proposals for reforms in the criminal justice system.

One of the main problems is the poor distribution of medication. Additionally, the state holds all the monies in account for the prisoners.

Some prisoners need medical treatment but have not seen doctors. However, medication is distributed smoothly by prisoners to other prisoners.

Some prisoners need medical treatment but have not seen doctors. However, medication is distributed smoothly by prisoners to other prisoners.

One prisoner needed medication but was not receiving it.

Medical disbursement in solitary proceeds smoothly and food is okay, but maintenance is needed in bathrooms.

The prison is tense, as the rules and regulations regarding guards and prisoners are in flux. Prisoners are not allowed in cell blocks until the necessary calls were made; even then, prisoners were not allowed in cells.

Guard was respectful to prisoners. Lindstrom asks one prisoner about a piece of contraband that was given publicity in the news after a shakedown.

Prisoners are not receiving their medication, and the pharmacist consistently does not fill prescriptions.

One prisoner was up until 2:30 am waiting for medication.

One prisoner was up until 2:30 am waiting for medication.

Pickard was surprised to see that the atmosphere was rather "orderly," rather than "rebellious."