Noun
protective custody (uncountable)
(law enforcement) Lawful confinement of a person or close supervision of his or her movements, on a voluntary or involuntary basis, by authorities in order to safeguard that person from attack or other dangers.
He was Müller's direct subordinate.sfn The power of the Gestapo included the use of what was called, Schutzhaft —"protective custody", a euphemism for the power to imprison people without judicial proceedings. Source: Internet
A child in his vehicle was placed into protective custody by the Oregon Department of Human Services. Source: Internet
During the work demonstrations did take place but the protestors were held back by Arab "bouncers" employed by the site's owner, and the 49 demonstrators were then taken away by the police into protective custody, for their own safety. Source: Internet
He didn't know when or how the practice of keeping them in protective custody came about, "but we are charged with their safety while they're in our custody," and the agency's concerned about liability, Jensen said. Source: Internet
Both children were later taken into protective custody by social services, Mr. Jenkins says in an interview. Source: Internet
Having witnessed him commit a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Source: Internet