Another thing to remember is that if they are using a metal detector and say they are prospecting and the area is OPEN to minerals entry..they can get away with it. You have to be careful but also be able to teach them on the law. 
 
 
 
Mark Howe 

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> Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:08:13 +0000
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> Subject: Re: Diggers prompts new detecting, police ignorant of the law
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> I would advise folks to not approach people who are participating in illegal activities. This is one of the first things taught in federal ARPA training. You never know who you're dealing with; they could have the mindset of "this is my heritage, so I can do whatever I want" and be very confrontational. I would propose observing the action from a distance, take pictures/video with phone, etc., note the time, then call authorities. You also don't have to wait until they find artifacts; in this case, just using a metal detector on city property was a crime.
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> Meredith D. Hardy, Ph.D., RPA
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