If Jane's murderer took off into nearby woods with weapons, they'd go after him just like they did here.
In the example of murder of an ordinary citizen there would be less than one percent of the activity devoted to catching Frein. I understand that in addition to the state police there were local volunteers along with agents of the FBI, BATF, DEA, and Marshal Service. And the searching went on 24 hours a day for seven weeks.
Police authority is a virtual
religion in the U.S. The reason for this is the police are committed to serve and protect -- the rich. Theirs is a
holy purpose.