news and information from the AELE website on topics of interest to law enforcement http://www.aele.org/ In one case, a jury awarded over $5 million based on a finding of a pattern and practice of coercive interrogations. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-03MLJ101.html This article concludes a three-part series, and examines substandard performance in three areas: loss of evidence or property, negligent firearms handling and vehicular negligence. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-03MLJ201.html Protected First Amendment rights for prisoners include the ability to have access to the courts, to file lawsuits and prison grievances, to write letters to public officials, agencies, and the media, to practice their chosen religion, to read newspapers and books, and to exercise their right of free speech. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-03MLJ301.html The article focuses on Bryan v. McPherson, the recent Ninth Circuit decision. It also summarizes nine lessons to learn from the case. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-02MLJ101.html Sometimes a demotion is warranted because of a serious mistake. More often, it is recurring inability of a superior officer to command effectively. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-02MLJ201.html Censorship must further legitimate institutional goals, such as maintaining security, promoting rehabilitation, and preventing sexual harassment of female correctional employees. http://www.aele.org/law/2010-02MLJ301.html