I mean, the thought did cross my mind that part of the issue is that "some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses", but I didn't necessarily want to open that can of worms and decided to go with the idea that it's a failure not intentional ignorance.
It may have been reluctance more than anything. With all the pressure put on law enforcement lately, what would have been the blow back if they went in early and ended up in a firefight at the guys house?