There is a big difference in having LE/SAR search your property and private parties. One big one is liability issues if someone were to get hurt. They could sue the property owners. LE and SAR groups have the proper paperwork to release owners from any liability in the event of such an injury etc. Also some landowners may simply not trust LL and company. And some may have even come to the conclusion that B is alive and running from the law. Some landowners may feel that if B were found on their property that LL might try to sue them or place blame on them. IMO it's most likely an issue of trust. I've seen the lawsuit word used more than once on the HFBL page. NOT by LL but by others and whenever I see that, red flags start waving. It's a very small town and people talk.