[Sherman Logan]

I don’t plan to try to defend the cops.

All I’ve tried to do is point out that the story given in this article is at best one-sided, and at worst lying.

It is possible to note the story is more complicated than presented without trying to determine what the true story is.

[OneWingedShark]

It is possible to note the story is more complicated than presented without trying to determine what the true story is.

Not really; the KY Constitution is explicit about the seizing of persons, it requires a warrant.
The police didn't have a warrant (or at least no mention of an actual warrant is made here or [from what I skimmed] in the reference you provided) — that's the whole story. (Claiming otherwise legitimizes ignoring the fundamental, the constitutional, laws and authorities under which law enforcement legitimately operates.)

[sargon]

It is possible to note the story is more complicated than presented without trying to determine what the true story is.

Complicated, schmomplicated.

1. Was there probable cause to remove the children?
2. Was there due process, which I assume would mean a search or seizure warrant signed by a judge?