Ben Affleck is reportedly adopting a security dog ​​after visiting the FBI

Ben Affleck was spotted enjoying a leisurely afternoon stroll around his Brentwood neighborhood, accompanied by his son Sam and the family's newest addition, a loyal guard dog.

This happened after the actor's neighborhood saw increased activity by law enforcement officers during the Los Angeles fires.

Ben Affleck had previously fled his home following the Eaton fires that ravaged many parts of Southern California, but has since returned as his home was not directly affected.

Affleck was recently spotted with his son Sam and a new canine companion.

The father and son took the tan German shepherd for a walk around the actor's Brentwood neighborhood on Friday, joined by two trainers from Trident Elite Protection Dog.

According to the photos I got daily mail, The “Gone Girl” star cut a casual look in a gray and white cardigan sweater over a white button-down shirt and tan pants and completed the look with brown shoes.

Sam, on the other hand, was wearing green and black plaid pajama pants with a black t-shirt and gray shoes. The young boy looked excited to walk with the guard dog, using an orange and black leash to keep it under control.

Affleck appears to be prioritizing family time amid the LA wildfires that devastated communities near his Brentwood home.

He was recently seen on a casual outing with his middle child Finn, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, along with Sam and daughter Violet. The teenager appeared in bright spirits as they walked down the sidewalk with Affleck.

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The actor raised security concerns after officials from the FBI and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department visited his Brentwood home earlier.

Law enforcement apparently did not find him at home, as they called several times and apparently used a call box near the gate, but got no answer.

A few days later, the “The Accountant 2” actor's Brentwood neighborhood saw an increase in security activity as a swarm of law enforcement officials, including members of the military, flooded the area.

According to TMZa sand-colored military Humvee was parked in front of the actor's house. However, this did not deter him from his activities as he was pictured calmly driving past the vehicle, seemingly unfazed by the unusual sight.

Reports suggest that the increased military presence is not directly related to Affleck, as the National Guard has since been deployed to the area to support firefighting efforts after the devastating pearl.

Affleck's daughter Violet has reportedly “pushed” her famous parents into wearing face masks to protect themselves amid the dangerous air quality caused by the damaging fires.

Violet has gained notoriety for her public campaign for the government to strengthen pandemic-era defences. In a speech she gave last summer, she called for a “mask mandate.”

A source said Daily mail that the Yale freshman “has been pushing her family to wear a mask since she got home because the air quality is unhealthy right now.”

“She's clearly not going to back down from defending mask mandates. It's become part of who she is and what she stands for,” the source continued. “She's very passionate about it and feels vindicated in her work advocating for masks because she really believes her opposition to the ban is valid.”

The insider added: “She hopes the fires will show people that masks can be used in a time that is not just about the spread of the virus.”

Affleck will reportedly not attend the upcoming Sundance Film Festival in order not to distract from his film with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

Kiss Of The Spider Woman will premiere at the prestigious event next weekend. However, the source said Daily mail that he “has no plans” to attend because he knows “his appearance would mean that his artwork is not being noticed”.

“Ben worked hard on the film, and he's proud of it, but he knows that if he goes to Sundance, his appearance will mean that the focus will not be on his artwork, but on his interactions with his ex,” the insider teased.

The source went on to say that Affleck is “fully moving on with his life” and doesn't want “his work to be overshadowed by his past relationships.”

“He wants the movie to be the talk, not his failed marriage,” they added.

The former couple finally settled their split after the singer filed for divorce in August.

Lopez filed a settlement document in Los Angeles Superior Court that showed who gets what after the divorce. The document was signed on September 25, 2024, but was not submitted until December 31, 2024. It will become official on February 20, 2025.

The exes did not sign a prenuptial agreement during their marriage, so they split with Hollywood divorce attorney Laura Wasser.