I think someone there thinks of or sees something that would work well and is given a green light to just work at it. If it becomes something they add it into a final-final-{date} release.
The only thing that they could do quickly is have the towers shut down or bring a hammer. But both of those require more then just a for fun ask. Also street cops usually don't have access to CIA level exploits. Look at what happened with stingray cell towers, local cops got access and people got wise to it since they overused it and used it for low level crimes.
I changed off a 12v 20amp outlet for over a year at my house till the charger was installed. It would take 12 hours to charge from empty to full but never had that happen except going on trips, then I would use the DC charging stations.
Need to hedge his bets against the Republicans going for blood.