I know that it does not mean anything to you, but the “intruder” as you refer him as was in his own home, not hurting anyone, minding his own business , had committed no crime when the police appeared late at night. Why should he have to cower in his own home? Back when we had a Constitution, the Fourth Amendment to it began with words to the effect of The Right to be secure in your home.
“The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail—its roof may shake—the wind may blow through it—the storm may enter—the rain may enter—but the King of England cannot enter!—all his forces dare not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!” — William Pitt