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Hand out sheet for the end of observer shift outlining reporting, contacts, and donations.

Observer Check-in Form

Blank Observer Block Assignment Sheet

Instructions and rules for observers outlining entrance procedures, their function, report procedures, restrictions, and departure procedures.

AN INTERIM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON PRISON REFORM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS GOVERNING THE OBSERVER PROGRAM AT MCI WALPOLE,

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.

No incidents of note.

No incidents of note.

There was trouble in one corridor. Guard harassment is the cause of most trouble.

Prisoners are not sure what will happen after lock-up ends. There are some state police officers inside Walpole.

Amendment to Irvin 2x Jones's Civil Action against Massachusetts Department of Corrections for breach of civil rights; amending list of defendants and adding complaints to previous lawsuit

Observer describes prisoner complaints of late medicine delivery in addition to a medical episode in which an prisoner was taken to the hospital.

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

Citizen observer describes a medic request for an prisoner with a severe headache.

Citizen observer describes a Catholic Pentecostal Meeting with visitors from the outside and prisoners. He notes the positive impact this religious experience had on prisoner attitudes.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner who appears drunk.

Citizen observer describes an prisoner who appears drunk.