Originally Posted by John Doe

He didn't do that because taking a child in is usually a nightmare for a cop--they have to call DHS or its equivalent and potentially line up a foster family if it will be more than 24 hours (which is usually a kick-back scam, but I won't elaborate on that at present), or he has to stay at the station until the child is placed even if it is after his shift is over, etc, ect.....

I am aware of incidents where cops have let intoxicated drivers go that had children with them for this reason.