Hilliard in his autobiography documented the treatment of disabled prisoners at Vacaville ranging from how for a diabetic prisoner Hilliard asked for the Panther's help to ensure this inmate was kept at Vacaville rather than being sent to another facility where the prisoner would not receive medical support for his diabetes. In addition, Hilliard documented medical neglect against a paraplegic prisoner who was provided no assistance with eating, bathrooming, or bathing. The responsibility was put on Hilliard and other prisoners to care for those being neglected.