Police: We're in a state of emergency due to ...
Citizen: Oh my gosh! Are you here with food, water, directions/transportation to shelter or medical supplies?
Police: No, we're here for your guns. Step aside or I will be forced to taser you...
Why is it so many people of questionable character - yes I'm referring to those in "authority" positions - have this knee-jerk reaction to any situation: grab control, infringe on freedom and rights. That seems to be their default position going into, well, any situation.
It is the “Progressive” mindset. The assumption of the “progressive” mindset is that everyone else is not capable of making decisions, the government knows best and you need to let them do what they want.
Government as god.
Because any person that seeks a position of power over others has inherently disqualified himself from being trusted with that power...