When a block is placed under a tripwire hook in the south or west direction the tripwire disconnects from the hook when someone walks into the tripwire, but when there isn't a block under the tripwire hook it works properly.
Here is a video showing what happens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XB6sZ27uJU
Duplicate of MC-570, please use the search function to see if your bug has already been submitted. Currently over 55% of tickets are being closed as duplicate.