Parent refuses to hand over teenager for assessment


Audio of officers and dispatch about a child abuse report at a home. CPS was on scene. Officers tried to have a 15-year-old placed for an assessment, but the mother refused and took the child inside. The reporting person is outside in a blue SUV.
Audio|Source: Hamilton County Public Safety
00:51
Transcript:
Show on info: party is running as a possible 4-51[1]. 27, copy child abuse. 73 on. 73 clear. Two-six, I have him in custody. Child abuse at 7504-704 John Henry Road between Joyner and Bush. Reporting party is on scene and worked with CPS. Safe custody, 1739. Did you need anybody else out there with you? I'm good. Attempted to work out an agreement with a 15-year-old and the mother to give the child up for an assessment. Mother refused and took the child inside. Reporting party will be in a blue SUV outside.
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4-51: Child Abuse
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Location mentioned:
Near John Henry Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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