These cops are functionallly bullies, it they realized there was real danger it would stop them. They’ve been avoiding anything actually dangerous for a reason. They might be able to call in a swat team for assistance, but it would destroy their ability to do widespread raids if there was legitimate fear for their own safety.

If even a quarter of those doors had someone returning buck shot this would probably be the last ice raid like that.

No one gets paid except Congress until the shutdown ends. Then everyone else gets back pay.