Examples of protective custody in a Sentence
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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office took three children into protective custody after authorities found them in an apartment with fentanyl, leading to the arrest two Roseville men in connection to endangering the children.
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
Police took the baby into protective custody, and the boy was eventually released into the custody of his mother.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Ward's two children, the toddler who overdosed and another 2-year-old child, were then reportedly placed in protective custody before the mother was booked, per KGW.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The unfulfilled recommendations cover a range of issues, including protective custody, reentry programs and serious mental illness.
—Joe Davidson, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
Police arrested the couple and charged them with child abuse by injury, and the eight children were put into protective custody.
—Olivia Lloyd, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The man’s other sons, ages 8 and 4, from a previous relationship had been visiting for the weekend and were also taken into protective custody before being released to their mom, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Police are then able to take the individual into protective custody and request a mental health check.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024
Once reported, local law enforcement can either take that person into protective custody or order a mental health evaluation from a medical expert.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
Police took the baby into protective custody, and the boy was eventually released into the custody of his mother.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Ward's two children, the toddler who overdosed and another 2-year-old child, were then reportedly placed in protective custody before the mother was booked, per KGW.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The unfulfilled recommendations cover a range of issues, including protective custody, reentry programs and serious mental illness.
—Joe Davidson, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
Police arrested the couple and charged them with child abuse by injury, and the eight children were put into protective custody.
—Olivia Lloyd, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The man’s other sons, ages 8 and 4, from a previous relationship had been visiting for the weekend and were also taken into protective custody before being released to their mom, officers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Police are then able to take the individual into protective custody and request a mental health check.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024
Once reported, local law enforcement can either take that person into protective custody or order a mental health evaluation from a medical expert.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Protective custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protective%20custody. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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