[Noisebridge-discuss] Laptop seizures by the SFPD

Joel Jaeggli joelja at bogus.com
Thu Nov 26 22:14:14 UTC 2009


Leave to 17" macbook at home in favor of the asus eee, there's no point
in taking something with little or no intrinsic value. Surprised that
the SFPD isn't still after your fajitas...

joel

Jacob Appelbaum wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm sure most of the people on this list have heard about the recent
> laptop seizures by the SFPD. If you haven't, I really suggest you read
> this summary by jwz:
> http://www.dnalounge.com/backstage/log/2009/11/26.html
> 
> One of the most disturbing reports of these raids is probably this bit:
> 
> At this point there were uniformed officers on the scene as well. Miller
> started to cry. "I begged him. I said, 'This is my livelihood. You're
> taking my laptop. This is my livelihood. I hope you realize that.' He
> said, 'This is how you're going to learn then, I guess.'"
> 
> Make sure you're encrypting your laptop(s), make backups and fight this
> shit if you happen to get caught up in such a raid.
> 
> If you know people who have had a laptop or a computer seized by the
> SFPD at a party, make sure the EFF knows about!
> 
> Best,
> Jake
> 
> 
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