Police don’t need to give unattended children to CPS if no neglect suspected

Police don’t need to give unattended children to CPS if no neglect suspected

Montgomery County police do not have to send unattended children to Child Protective Services if they do not believe neglect is involved in the case and can instead notify the parents and drive the children home, according to a newly released memo from county officials that makes it clear that police have discretion when they find children walking alone in the county.