Wow. I'd be ticked off too! Not only did they handle the situation wrong, they also made it obvious to the neighbor WHO had called in the first place!

Call the media. All they can do is sya its not something they'd persue, then call the next TV staton or newspaper on the list. SOMEBODY would be interested in making this a news story. The police a re here to protect us and I've always heard NOT TO GET INVOLVED in any domestic issue. What they did was the exact opposite of what I've always been told.

While you're phoning, call child services and report the neglect. They'll take your call seriously and investigate thoroughly.