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There was a mistake regarding visitation, and a woman was prevented from seeing her husband. Another girl was not let in due to a lack of identification. Separately, a guard describes how there are classes in the prison on subjects like psychology.…

Citizen observer describes the sentiments about a recent shakedown in minimum security block. Cells in minimum security have a lot of personal investment to resemble a home for a prisoner; the same is not true for maximum security cells.

Citizen observer describes the sentiments about a recent shakedown in minimum security block. Cells in minimum security have a lot of personal investment to resemble a home for a prisoner; the same is not true for maximum security cells.

Prisoners complain of a lack of exercise, low wages, and questionable methods for storing unused pills. Moreover, requests made to the Boone administration that were supposed to be granted had not been.

Prisoners complain of a lack of exercise, low wages, and questionable methods for storing unused pills. Moreover, requests made to the Boone administration that were supposed to be granted had not been.

Prisoners had good morale due to being able to take control of their lives

The night is quiet, there there are a few loud radios and televisions.

Observer details that prisoners were excited to have ABC News come into the prison and also discloses one prisoner's concerns about having a wide range of ages within the population.

Prisoners are taking over jobs like running the count, in addition to washing the corridor floors.

Observers are forced to sign releases, slowing down their entry. One prisoner had difficulty breathing and was taken to a hospital.

A prisoner tells Perlmutter about his parole being approved, but then his release was delayed for a week without reason; he attributes this to harassment. There are also rumors of an imminent shakedown.

Guards complain about the prisoners' takeover. On the other hand, the prisoners are quite happy about the observer program.

One prisoner notes that the doors leading outside were not closed until 8:30 pm. He suspects that this is intentional, to cause an "escape" or other incident.

A guard had spilled milk and didn't clean it up, leading prisoners to complain about the smell.

Observers were "forced" to sign releases, which Becker describes as an attempt to intimidate them.

Some prisoners are friendly with Markowitz. Two others have tension with each other and almost start a fight.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.