They thought they could once more push politically risky aspects of LMPD's job off onto the feds. The DHS building police have no jurisdiction to tell these members of Fischer's leftist political base to move since they're not on federal property. They're surprised because it's worked several times before. - Pretend the black street gangs shooting up the city don't exist to avoid violent confrontations. Never bothered to create a street crimes or gang unit. ATF takes lead on gang enforcement. -