This in no way excuses the ludicrous use of force by the police, but…
They forgot the keys, so they broke their own window to get in? who does that? It’s an apartment, call the super? or a locksmith? Get called to a break-in, see signs of forced entry, see someone coming to the door with a gun… Yeah that’d be intense all right. Doesn’t excuse the police actions but dang. bit more understandable
This in no way excuses the ludicrous use of force by the police, but… They forgot the keys, so they broke their own window to get in? who does that? It’s an apartment, call the super? or a locksmith? Get called to a break-in, see signs of forced entry, see someone coming to the door with a gun… Yeah that’d be intense all right. Doesn’t excuse the police actions but dang. bit more understandable
Sometimes it’s cheaper to replace a window than it is to pay an extortive “lock out fee” from a complex.
A new window cost me 40.- a locksmith 300.-
Easier for me to break the door open and fix it later. Why yes, I have kicked my door open twice. Also kicked in a friends door.