How exactly should they go about doing that? Police have radios and other communications gear that would severely limit the effectiveness of a surprise raid. And there are never barrels of asphalt and fuzzy bird coverings around when they're needed.
They may be surprised when the police decide to SAVE a life?
The true criminals here are the "husband", the lawyers, coward politicians and an activist judge who will see HIS day coming.
Maybe JUSTICE can prevail for a change?