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There is an incident where some prisoners got drunk and couldn't get into their cells. One prisoner requested a cigarette, which Bailey refused, but the prisoner was not upset.
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A prisoner who Shea speaks with feels that Walpole "breeds crime." A guard says that the observer program is good, but that the observers are obviously on the side of the prisoners.
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Cell block 10 conditions have improved since the previous week. It's a quiet night.
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There is a fight between a prisoner and a guard; the prisoner was restrained by other prisoners and brought to his cell.
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Guards complain about the prisoners' takeover. On the other hand, the prisoners are quite happy about the observer program.
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Prisoners are happy with the current situation in which guards have minimal if any contact with them. However, there is a feeling that people are waiting for the prisoners to "screw up" so that there can be another lockdown and police presence.
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Haskell tracks the movement of the trainee and regular guards. One prisoner requests that Haskell help him ask the medic for sleeping medication.
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Prisoners are happy about the observer program and have felt improvements since the takeover began. Moreover, there is a sense of community between the prisoners that contributes to their positive feelings. However, some prisoners would like to…
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One guard has several jobs and thus often sleeps at his post.
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A meeting agenda that includes a statement from the NPRA and discussion of the observer program.
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The avocation area is well-equipped for work, while the gym is in "deplorable" condition. Otherwise, things are running smoothly, and prisoners are welcoming to observers.
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Prisoners feel betrayed and that Waitkevitch was not upholding his end of the bargain; there were also rumors of state troopers entering the prison. Throughout much of the shift, prisoners broke windows and doors, set fires on the floor, etc. While…
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Observers are not allowed to talk, though they can enter cell blocks during meal times. There was also a recent shakedown.
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The observer notes events like a shakedown in the minimum section, conversations with prisoners about their lawyers.
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Observers weren't allowed into the cell blocks. However, there is a report of one prisoner starting fires in his cell.
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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.
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Rehm records the movements of guards throughout the shift and some conversations with prisoners. One prisoner was recently questioned about an incident regarding drugs.
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Driscoll is locked into one spot in Block 10. A prisoner has broken a light in Block 9.
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Prisoners are not sure what will happen after lock-up ends. There are some state police officers inside Walpole.
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Several guards kept the gate locked during count, not admitting any observers.
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