The American people needed heroes now more than ever and Adrian only wore the colors because it could give people hope. Ordering all incoming and outgoing communications shut down Sentinel made sure prying eyes and ears couldn't see or listen, even putting Cortez in sleep mode.
"You didn't come this far to stop now, I know that but I can't let you leave, with or without the Juggernaut." The younger super soldier was still ready to counter an attack if Steve made one.
"The Purple Man will withhold the serum and I'd be dead in twelve days and he'll go after my fiancee. If you won't surrender then I'll have to arrest you by force."
Having to fight his childhood hero as an enemy was the last thing he wanted to do but the Sentinel was essentially a dog on a short leash. "I'm sorry Steve." Adrian commenced to attack, using his shield defensively with a baton. Throwing his shield would leave him wide open and his agility could only get him so far.