The woman was not engaged in any illegal activity that I'm aware of.
But the real issue here is that the folks who responded to her calls for help were inadequately armed to deal with the situation should it have gone sideways...hence the request for upgraded armaments.
At Twin Peaks the Waco police were adequately armed and took care of business after the MCs started shooting it out.
I'm guessing the Sheriff's request will be approved...how about you?