Cops on trail cam

[JJBraves]

Welp, I checked one of my trail cams and had quit ethe surprise. Had one picture of 4 sheriff's department deputies walking in my family's woods. My father who owns the property did not get a call or notice; would have had no idea they were on the property if I didn't have a camera up. They didnt seem to be in any hurry by the looks of the picture as they were walking. Curious to see what y'all think I should do to figure out why were walking around there. I figured I could call the department and give them the time/date/location and they would be able to match up the cruiser gps and figure out why they were there in the first place?

 

[BSK]

I would, just out of curiosity.

 

[RUGER]

You can call but I HIGHLY doubt they will tell you anything.

Couple years ago my sister-in-law heard them run a license plate number, on their scanner.
She heard it plain as day, it was mine.
It was like midnight and I was fast asleep and hadn't left the house since I got home from work that day about 2:30.
I called and asked them why they were running my license plate.
Can't remember her exact words but basically she said they don't have to tell me, and won't.

 

[Rabbitkil]

Welp, I checked one of my trail cams and had quit ethe surprise. Had one picture of 4 sheriff's department deputies walking in my family's woods. My father who owns the property did not get a call or notice; would have had no idea they were on the property if I didn't have a camera up. They didnt seem to be in any hurry by the looks of the picture as they were walking. Curious to see what y'all think I should do to figure out why were walking around there. I figured I could call the department and give them the time/date/location and they would be able to match up the cruiser gps and figure out why they were there in the first place?

Not all cruisers have gps, more than likely they had someone run / escape and was looking for them

 

[JJBraves]

I feel like this would be kind of a different situation because they were deep in my property in the woods on an old logging road.

 

[megalomaniac]

Looking for MJ I suspect

 

[UCStandSitter]

Based on my "training and experience" I'd say they had someone let out on them and they were looking for em. I wouldn't overthink it.

 

[cbhunter]

Looking for MJ I suspect

My first thought as well

 

[DaveTN]

They won't need any car GPS stuff, just call them with a date and time and tell them you are the property owner. They will probably tell you what happened.

I recently was looking back at my cameras to check my skunk situation. At 1:30 in the morning I saw flashlights flashing all over the place and then saw an Officer walk down my driveway and look though my backyard. I never called to find out why they were there, I assume they were chasing or tracking someone.

 

[RUGER]

Maybe they working for tdub now.
LOL

 

[Spurhunter]

I'm not a lawyer, but I would think you have a right to know why they were on your property. I would call the Sheriff and meet with him.

 

[Griswold]

I would definitely demand to know why they were trespassing without permission or warrant

 

[themanpcl]

Take the photo to the sheriffs dept and file a trespassing report. That should get you an answer.

 

[Specializedjon]

I would definitely demand to know why they were trespassing without permission or warrant

No and no.

Don't demand and they aren't trespassing or need a warrant if they're on official business, investigating a crime or potential crime.

I seriously doubt a bunch of deputies decided the meet off some backwoods logging road to hang out. They'll tell you why they were there if you're polite about it.

 

[Griswold]

No and no.

Don't demand and they aren't trespassing or need a warrant if they're on official business, investigating a crime or potential crime.

I seriously doubt a bunch of deputies decided the meet off some backwoods logging road to hang out. They'll tell you why they were there if you're polite about it.

Yes and yes, last I checked its my property

 

[UCStandSitter]

Yes and yes, last I checked its my property

Flies with honey…

 

[DaveTN]

I seriously doubt a bunch of deputies decided the meet off some backwoods logging road to hang out.

Correct. Because they will be hanging out where the coffee and donuts are.

 

[Specializedjon]

Correct. Because they will be hanging out where the coffee and donuts are.

Bingo

 

[Specializedjon]

Yes and yes, last I checked its my property

10-4.

Sooooo.....when they're chasing a bad guy and they're hopping fences, they're trespassing??

Better yet, they're pursuing a poacher that happens to be on your property. They need your permission to investigate said crime?

Good luck with that. I'll leave it there and remain quiet from here on out. Not trying to be a smart ass, I'm just telling you the way it is.

- Read it in a book

 

[Racknquack]

I would definitely demand to know why they were trespassing without permission or warrant

I tend to give the cops the benefit of the doubt. I'm assuming like others they are after someone and potentially keeping them away from my family. I'd just assume them run them through my property than have to call me and ask permission while their breaking into my building to hide. I know it's " mine" but to me, their the good guys. Just my opinion.

 

[DaveTN]

- Read it in a book

I read that book.

 

[Specializedjon]

I read that book.

We're the old guard Dave. Times have changed.

 

[DaveTN]

We're the old guard Dave. Times have changed.

Obviously.

 

[Ski]

If cops are caught on my cams in the middle of the night, I would be curious for sure but I wouldn't be angry or making demands. If I said anything at all it would be some lighthearted smart@$$ humor. Poor cops have so much crap to deal with already ..... like whoever they were chasing. They don't need my nosy self eating up their time.

 

[Rebels20]

If cops are caught on my cams in the middle of the night, I would be curious for sure but I wouldn't be angry or making demands. If I said anything at all it would be some lighthearted smart@$$ humor. Poor cops have so much crap to deal with already ..... like whoever they were chasing. They don't need my nosy self eating up their time.

Thank you!

 

[Griswold]

10-4.

Sooooo.....when they're chasing a bad guy and they're hopping fences, they're trespassing??

Better yet, they're pursuing a poacher that happens to be on your property. They need your permission to investigate said crime?

Good luck with that. I'll leave it there and remain quiet from here on out. Not trying to be a smart ass, I'm just telling you the way it is.

- Read it in a book

Completely understand where and why everyone is coming from, but around here if your not in the good ole boys club you get walked on and it ain't happening here as long as my names on the deed.

 

[348Winchester]

This "good guys/bad guys stuff is ridiculously absurd. It may be okay for small children but anyone with a smidgen of life's experiences should know well enough that there are generalizations but many exceptions as well. Police should not be trusted as many of them are no better than criminals. It may be any number of situations and a property owner has every right to know. It is only good sense to be cordial but one should not grovel either.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Definitely would call and ask about it, but would do so in a respectful way.

 

[UCStandSitter]

This "good guys/bad guys stuff is ridiculously absurd. It may be okay for small children but anyone with a smidgen of life's experiences should know well enough that there are generalizations but many exceptions as well. Police should not be trusted as many of them are no better than criminals. It may be any number of situations and a property owner has every right to know. It is only good sense to be cordial but one should not grovel either.

"many of them are no better than criminals..."

You sound swell... I know I sure don't regret spending all those nights away from my wife and missed a lot of my girls growing up to protect folks like you who did nothing more than cuss me out, lie to me, hit me, and generally treat me like trash...

I would say SOME. There are always SOME to fit every mold. SOME pastors are bad. SOME politicians are good. SOME folks on this forum are VERY rude. SOME is an accurate representation of the profession because by and large, LEOs are good people. If your experience has been MANY rather than SOME, there is a common denominator there... YOU.

This offend you? Good. Now you know how I feel about your post...

 

[Specializedjon]

This "good guys/bad guys stuff is ridiculously absurd. It may be okay for small children but anyone with a smidgen of life's experiences should know well enough that there are generalizations but many exceptions as well. Police should not be trusted as many of them are no better than criminals. It may be any number of situations and a property owner has every right to know. It is only good sense to be cordial but one should not grovel either.

I would disagree with "many". There are bad actors in every profession, police work included. From experience, I'd say most LEO's are in it for the right reasons. Sure as heck aren't doing it to get rich. Put the badge on for 48 hrs and I guarantee you'll have a whole new respect for them.

My $.02