[rw4site]

Original story, Police-raid procedure raises privacy question , posted 4/1/02 on FreeRepublic.

Again, as much as I dislike and fear the criminals, I fear the damage being done to our Constitution. The Bandidos are common thugs and criminals, but their actions affect mostly the people they deal with and a few peripheral others. The unconstitutional acts of the police and the courts affect us all.

The warrant was issued as a result of trespassing by the police. The police have become lazy at investigating crimes and creating cases against criminals by intruding on our rights and freedoms using high technology and dogs. This has been and is being condoned and blessed by many judges who have no knowledge of, or little understanding (or disdain) of the Constitution of the united States of America.

Let's hope this ruling will be overturned and the police will learn to do what is necessary to handle criminal cases within the confines of the Constitution. If all the stories I've heard about the Bandidos' escapades over the years are true, the police should have no problem building their cases and convicting them.

[DancesWithTrout]

What if the police dog were to be scent trained on certain common houshold items that are typically located in areas where drugs would be stashed (closets, cabinets, etc). If nothing is found, they have still gained access to your home, done a thorough search of your private property, and can blame it on a false positive by the dog. This is a dangerous ruling.

[dorothy]

Sally Ring argued in court that police have the right to be outside a home on walkways and front porches, areas where the general public can approach a house that is not fenced or posted with "Keep Out" signs.

Looks like many Houston lawns will now sprout "Keep Out" signs as commonly as dandelions. Lot cheaper than fencing.

[Wm Bach]

I wish I could remember the name of a common flower whose powerful perfume has the effect of overwhelming your olfactory nerves (or a dogs) which prevents the subject from detecting any other odors for quite a few minutes.

[Lazamataz]

This ruling lays the groundwork for remote scanning of areas, like in Star Trek, when the technology is available. Your belongings are no longer secure. We have been and will continue to live in a fairly pleasant and relatively amicable police state.

[uncbob]

And the insane WAR ON DRUGS continues

[NautiNurse]

Maybe there will be a case or two of leash law violations during the doggie searches.

[Robert Drobot]

I propose the police dogs be unleashed on the property of all Houston area judges.

Let those who live in glass houses, and chose to throw stones, be the first to experience the consequences of their decisions.

[AUgrad]

Bump for later.

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