I have always operated under the rule that I never do a gov't officals job for them.
Recently a man hunt was going on around our property and as my barn is a good place to hide, I walked out and gave them permission to search the property, this one time but not the house. I also told them if they wanted to speak to me further to knock on the front door, under the light, otherwise any other door would be met with a shot gun.
They laughed and thanked me, god love south eastern NewMexico.
Nothing wrong with that. ;>)