Section 305 WIC gives peace officers the authority to take child abuse victims into protective custody.
Placement of the child shall be coordinated through the Department of Children and Family Services (see section 5-02/100.00 - Detention).
An Arrested Person’s Child(ren) and Protective Custody form (SH-R-625) shall be completed (see section 5-03/026.00);
An appropriate entry into the Juvenile Automated Index (JAI) shall also be made concerning the detention.