He should go to the media about the ineptitude of the local law enforcement. They hate being called out for not doing their job, "To serve & protect". Personally, I'd do the "bait them" trick & be waiting with a 12 gauge full of rock sat, it wouldn't kill them but they would probably think twice before going out again. I know what rock salt feels like, some friends & I got peppered for stealing watermelons in our youth. I still remember the burning sensation & it deterred me from trying the same stunt.
