Ben Affleck was spotted enjoying a leisurely afternoon stroll around his Brentwood neighborhood, accompanied by his son Sam and a new member of the family - a loyal security dog.

This comes after the actor's neighborhood witnessed increased activity by law enforcement agents amid the fires in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck previously fled his home after the Eaton fires, which 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 new canine companion.

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

According to the photos he obtained Daily Mail, the "Gone Girl" star kept the look casual in a gray and white sweater over a white button-down shirt and yellow pants and completed the look with brown shoes.

On the other hand, Sam was wearing green and black plaid pajama pants with a black T-shirt and gray shoes. The youngster looked excited to be walking alongside the security dog, using an orange and black leash to keep him under control.

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

He was recently spotted out and about with his middle child, Finn, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, along with Sam and daughter Violet. The teenager appeared in high spirits as they walked down the sidewalk with Affleck.

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The actor has raised security concerns as officials from the FBI and the LA County Sheriff's Department have previously visited his home in Brentwood.

It appeared that the police officers did not meet him at home as they called several times and appeared to use the phone box near the gate but got no answer.

Days later, the "Accountant 2" actor's Brentwood neighborhood saw an increase in security activity as a swarm of law enforcement officials, including military, swarmed the area.

According to TMJa sand-colored military Humvee was parked near the actor's home. However, this did not deter him from continuing with his activities as he is pictured calmly walking past the vehicle, looking unfazed by the unusual sight.

Reports suggest the increased military presence is not directly linked to Affleck, as the National Guard has since been stationed in the area to support firefighting efforts following the devastating inferno.

Affleck's daughter Violet reportedly "pressured" her famous parents to wear face masks to protect themselves amid dangerous air quality caused by the harmful wildfires.

Violet became famous for her public campaign for the government to strengthen protections in the pandemic era. In a speech last summer, she called for a "mask mandate."

A source told the Daily Mail that the Yale University freshman "has been pressuring her family to wear a mask since returning home because the air quality is unhealthy right now."

"She's clearly not going to back down from advocating for mask mandates. It's become part of who she is and what she stands for," the source continued. "She's so passionate about it and she feels justified in her pro-labour guise because she really believes her opposition to the ban is justified."

The insider added: "She hopes the fires will serve to show people that masks can be used in times other than just the spread of the virus."

Affleck will reportedly miss the upcoming Sundance Film Festival in order not to take the focus off his film with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

The film "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" will premiere at the prestigious event scheduled for next weekend. However, the source told Daily Mail that he has "no plans" to attend because he knows that "his appearance would mean that the focus is not on his artwork".

"Ben worked hard on the film and that's something he's proud of, but he knows that if he goes to Sundance, his appearance won't mean the focus isn't on his artwork, it's going to be on his interactions with his ex," he said. is an insider.

A source said Affleck has "completely moved on with his life" and would not want "his work to be overshadowed by his past relationship."

"He wants to talk about the movie, not his failed marriage," they added.

The former couple finally settled their divorce 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 split. 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 settled through mediation with Hollywood divorce lawyer Laura Wasser.