James it sounds like they are using vehicle as mobile cache for most likely drugs or guns. Fact that leo don’t want to get involved is suspicious.
Be careful omw lock doors peep holes are ok but have a mirror you can see porch from on way to door like the corner mirrors in big box stores. Easier to deal with trouble before door peek as doors are easy entry points, think you put eye to lens you can see the change outside if they mean you harm can shoot through door or smash in with you getting door in face.