Ronstar
Well-known member
Has anyone on here volunteered their detecting skills to assist law enforcement in crime investigation? Reason I ask is I was talking with an officer I’ve known for quite a few years and I mentioned that a metal detector can be invaluable at a shooting scene. Usually this is covered by State Crime Labs that respond to death scenes etc but most of them have no idea how to operate “the thingy” in the CSI trailer.
Case in point. I was in detectives in 2007 when our county had two homicides in two weeks. First event the lead detective pulled the detector out and discovered the batteries were dead. Once that was cured he turned it on started waiving it around (no GB or adjustments) and after several minutes declared the fatal bullet was nowhere in N Idaho...... I volunteered to go get my Bounty Hunter but no go.
Second event deceased laying in backyard after beer pong went south. We actually called in another deputy with an older Tesoro to look for 22 casings and hopefully bullets in trees trunks or the ground. Casing found but no bullets.
Metal detectors are simply not in the detectives tool bag. If you are not squeamish around deceased persons or dont mind looking for a needle in a haystack you might check in with your locals and leave contact info. Probably never get compensation, get cross examined by A-hole defense attorneys, and asked how the detector works scientifically, etc but helping to convict a bad guy is priceless. Besides, you might get access to vacant city/county lots cuz ya need to practice and stay sharp, right?? Think about it......
Case in point. I was in detectives in 2007 when our county had two homicides in two weeks. First event the lead detective pulled the detector out and discovered the batteries were dead. Once that was cured he turned it on started waiving it around (no GB or adjustments) and after several minutes declared the fatal bullet was nowhere in N Idaho...... I volunteered to go get my Bounty Hunter but no go.
Second event deceased laying in backyard after beer pong went south. We actually called in another deputy with an older Tesoro to look for 22 casings and hopefully bullets in trees trunks or the ground. Casing found but no bullets.
Metal detectors are simply not in the detectives tool bag. If you are not squeamish around deceased persons or dont mind looking for a needle in a haystack you might check in with your locals and leave contact info. Probably never get compensation, get cross examined by A-hole defense attorneys, and asked how the detector works scientifically, etc but helping to convict a bad guy is priceless. Besides, you might get access to vacant city/county lots cuz ya need to practice and stay sharp, right?? Think about it......