Is Child Protective Services The Police?
No, its mission is to ensure the welfare of children. However, it is required to investigate allegations of sexual abuse to a child and will work closely with the police. In Harris County and others, alleged child victims are taken to a Children’s Assessment Center where components of CPS and law enforcement share offices in the same building. It must be assumed that any statements made to a CPS worker will be provided to the police. CPS will attempt to talk to an accused even if he has been charged and has counsel. They are not considered law enforcement by the courts and are not subject to the same constitutional requirements.
