AVONDALE, Ariz. — A welfare check in Avondale turned into a hands-on rescue after officers found a woman inside a locked home who had fallen and could not get up. According to Officer.com, Avondale police responded around noon on Feb. 19 after neighbors reported hearing a woman crying for help. Officers were able to speak with the woman from outside the residence, but the doors were locked and there was no safe traditional way in. Body camera footage shared by the Avondale Police Department showed the practical problem officers faced: someone needed help quickly, but the entry points were secured. One officer found a way in Avondale police said one officer removed his equipment and, with help from another officer, squeezed through a small window to gain entry to the home. Once inside, the officer unlocked the front door so other responders could reach the woman and get her medical attention. “Policing is more than lights and sirens,” the department said in the post cited by Officer.com. “Sometimes it’s teamwork, quick thinking, and doing whatever it takes to help someone in need.” For supporters of law enforcement, the rescue is a reminder that not every important call looks … [Read more...] about Avondale Officer Climbs Through Small Window To Reach Woman Who Fell Inside Locked Home