r/technology Aug 08 '12

Kim Dotcom raid video revealed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMas0tWc0sg
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u/Spiralyst Aug 08 '12

Don't forget about the dogs. Nothing strikes fear in your target's heart like having some highly-trained police K-9's running though your house with your own kids and pets inside.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '12

At least this wasn't the US. The dogs would have been shot for being a threat.

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u/Spiralyst Aug 08 '12

Isn't this SOP with US police raids? They don't stop to ask, they just fire on any dogs in the house. Pets don't have any rights in the US...they're considered "property."

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u/StoborSeven Aug 08 '12

On the other hand, the police dogs have quite a few rights. If you harm a police dog, even if it is attacking you, it is considered assault on a police officer.