Video: Arizona Police Take Custody of Unvaccinated 2-Year-Old with Fever
Arizona law allows officials to take custody of a child for his or her safety and gives police the ability to "use reasonable force to enter any building" to do so.
Video has been released of the SWAT team with the Chandler (AZ) Police Department breaching the front door of a dwelling in order to take custody of a two-year-old boy whose doctor had called authorities with concerns about the child's welfare.
According to Fox News, CPD officers entered the home of Sarah Beck and Brooks Bryce to take custody of their unvaccinated son in order to ensure that the boy would not be put in further peril of worsening illness or even death.
Ad Loading...
Earlier, the boy's parents had taken him to an emergency room for evaluation and were told to take him to a nearby children's hospital for further examination. The mother was hesitant because the boy was not vaccinated, but agreed to the doctor's recommendations.
Later that day, the doctor learned that the family had not in fact gotten to the children's hospital and called the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Arizona law allows officials to take custody of a child for his or her safety and gives police the ability to "use reasonable force to enter any building" to do so.
However, some lawmakers in the Grand Canyon State are calling into question whether the level of force used was necessary.
Representative Kelly Townsend reportedly said, "That was excessive."
Ad Loading...
Both parents have each been charged with a count of child abuse.
5.11 showcased new apparel and footwear products during SHOT Show 2026, including new color options for the A/T Boa Lite Mid Boot and the Founder’s Jacket.
5.11 launched a variety of new load-bearing gear, ranging from backpacks to chest packs, designed for training, travel, and everyday readiness, this week during SHOT Show 2026.
Built on the proven Halen platform, the new EOTech x Fast Metal Halen Ballistic Spectacle System is the only aluminum frame listed on the U.S. Army’s Authorized Protective Eyewear List.
Two officers were shot in Gainesville, Florida, by a man who police say was leaving an area where he had killed a man inside a business. The suspect exited his vehicle in what the chief termed an “ambush-style” attack.
An Ohio police department has received harassing phone calls and social media messages because it has an officer with the same name as the ICE officer identified in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, officer-involved shooting.
What were the top videos published by POLICE in 2025? Many covered tactics and officer safety, while others came from booth visits at IACP in Denver, Colorado. In case you missed these, here are the top 10 videos.
A new integration partnership will enable Flock Safety hotlist alerts and license plate recognition (LPR) searches directly in Coreforce’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) and Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) platform.
Ballistic Armor Co. secured a new commitment that will accelerate its multi-year transition from a third-party tactical equipment retailer to a premium innovator and U.S. manufacturer of advanced protective systems.
The US Police & Fire Championships is now open to all employees – sworn, civilian, administrative, technical, and support staff – who work directly for an eligible public safety agency.