One problem that comes into play is that many police have no idea how to handle livestock. They get them all worked up and make the situation worse. I once had a yearling bull get out. I grabbed a bucket, some feed, rope, and halter and headed that way. About that time, a couple of officers showed up. One of them was all gung ho. Rather than stay out of the way or watch for traffic, he floors it and hits his sirens to cut the bull off. Now, instead of a calm 1000 pound animal walking the fenceline, we have a riled up 1000 pound animal running. I explained the situation to this jackasses partner who talked some sense in to him. They watched for traffic while I calmed the bull down, got him to start eating, threw the halter on him, and lead him back into the pasture. The situation could have easily gotten out of hand and resulted in severe damage or injuries because of this fool. Fortunately, that didn't happen but had he possessed any sense, the situation would have been resolved much quicker and easier.