Our county doesn't HAVE an ACO.... the steps we have is trap and kill predators, trap and turn in animals to the local shelter, who then take your name and address and such.
We just paid about $43 for a large, live trap that can be used on raccoons/opossums ::: chihuahuas::: on Amazon.
Might I make a suggestion. Prepare a nicely, well worded letter that you can pass out to ALL of your neighbors. In it, state your intentions on protecting your self and...