Thought I'd share with all of you a sure fire way to gain permission to detect almost any property you might desire to detect.
First do your homework. Find out the history of the site so you can have an idea of what might be found.
Then go to the property appraiser's web site or office and look up the owner's name. You'll find that information very handy when you knock on the door.
When the person opens the door, quickly look down at your notes on a clip board you carry with you to the door. Say, "Hi are you (Mr / Mrs) (first & last name) of the registered property.
If they say yes, and if they look old enough to be retired for more than just a few years, introduce yourself by saying:
"My name is unimportant to you at this time, but here is my card. Please take time to read it. When completed, please acknowledge that you understand what you've just read by stating your name slowly and distinctly into the top of my clip board and return the card to me.
Please be advised you personally nor your (wife / husband) are not suspected of being involved in any illegal activity. I'm here to
search your property and others in the neighborhood for evidence we can use to prosecute highly dangerous people that are living near by.
Do not share the real reason for my being here with any neighbor or other family member. That could be dangerous to you should the wrong people find out. Should someone ask you what I'm doing, just tell them I'm an acquantance from church or Rotary Club that you gave permission to search your yard for old coins. I will tell your neighbors the same thing should one ask what I'm doing.
I may be here just a few minutes or for hours, I don't yet know. I might even have to return. If I do return, our story must stay the same or my investigation could become compromised. Thank you for your cooperation. I'll let you know when I leave, good day."
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If the person who answers the door appears to be of working age and might be working for the DEA, forget showing them your card and tell them you are doing a survey of if they have ever allowed someone to detect their yard for old coins that may have been lost.
First do your homework. Find out the history of the site so you can have an idea of what might be found.
Then go to the property appraiser's web site or office and look up the owner's name. You'll find that information very handy when you knock on the door.
When the person opens the door, quickly look down at your notes on a clip board you carry with you to the door. Say, "Hi are you (Mr / Mrs) (first & last name) of the registered property.
If they say yes, and if they look old enough to be retired for more than just a few years, introduce yourself by saying:
"My name is unimportant to you at this time, but here is my card. Please take time to read it. When completed, please acknowledge that you understand what you've just read by stating your name slowly and distinctly into the top of my clip board and return the card to me.
Please be advised you personally nor your (wife / husband) are not suspected of being involved in any illegal activity. I'm here to
search your property and others in the neighborhood for evidence we can use to prosecute highly dangerous people that are living near by.
Do not share the real reason for my being here with any neighbor or other family member. That could be dangerous to you should the wrong people find out. Should someone ask you what I'm doing, just tell them I'm an acquantance from church or Rotary Club that you gave permission to search your yard for old coins. I will tell your neighbors the same thing should one ask what I'm doing.
I may be here just a few minutes or for hours, I don't yet know. I might even have to return. If I do return, our story must stay the same or my investigation could become compromised. Thank you for your cooperation. I'll let you know when I leave, good day."
[attachment 49756 agentbr549ed.jpg]
If the person who answers the door appears to be of working age and might be working for the DEA, forget showing them your card and tell them you are doing a survey of if they have ever allowed someone to detect their yard for old coins that may have been lost.