The patrol squad working that district had weekends off, so to draw that squad on day shift required at least twenty years of seniority. The tall, lean uniformed officer who stood in front of the building was at least ten years older than Sinclair. “I talked to the apartment manager,” the officer said. “Shaw lives in two-twelve, a two-bedroom unit with three other men. We ran them out. They’ve got a bunch of arrests for property crimes, drugs, and misdemeanors, but no violence or weapons. Sometimes they get loud, but otherwise, the manager says they’re not bad tenants. He gave me a key so we don’t kick down the door.” The officer radioed another officer who was watching the back in case someone jumped out the window and then led the way inside and up the stairs. They stacked alongside the door and Sinclair rapped loudly. “Police. Arrest warrant. Open the door.” In most departments, an arrest for a possession-for-sales warrant would require a tactical entry.
