I'm really sorry Trippin. How awful and scary, not a needed repeat incident ever.

I don't understand policemen much of the time, but it sounds like there is a bigger problem going on there. I'm really glad your brother is safe. Wouldn't it be a nice feeling to just feel safe being outside. Ugh this kind of thing is horrible. This is why I resort to my utopian ways of thinking, because I like to go outside and pretend I am safe and feel safe.. Is it the truth .. Well no.
I wish your and your family could be in a not so dodgy neighborhood, or that they didn't exsist at all. I know that isn't how it is. Just not fair tho.