Howdy Folks!
I am interested in hearing about any metal detecting incidents of encounters with Law Enforcement Officers (LEO's) and how you were treated.
I've had several myself, and wonder how many others have had LEO encounters while metal detecting. Of the ones I've had, most were positive and the LEO simply curious about who I was, and what I was doing. Once they understood that I was not engaged in some nefarious activity, they'd ask all the usual questions curious folks have about metal detecting. I've also had an LEO encounter that wasn't at all positive and the officer in question actively tried to infringe on my right to enjoy my hobby on public land. After a discussion with his supervisor, I haven't been bothered again.
So what experiences do you have with LEOs? Have you been approached? Was the encounter positive, or did they challenge your detecting a particular location?
I am pro LEO for the most part, but there exist a few that will exceed their authority. So I am interested in both positive and not so positive encounters others have experienced.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin