Person with PTSD has a mental health crisis in alley, Allentown PA


Police and EMS responded to a person in a rear alley near Maple Street and 7th Street experiencing a mental health crisis due to PTSD. The person was unarmed, not aggressive, and may have consumed alcohol.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Police
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being dispatched near 7th Street in the rear alley, Maple Street, for a psych emergency.
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The caller requested to speak to an officer that is a veteran.
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They have PTSD and is having a crisis.
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They're not armed and has no attention of aggression or violence.
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They're wearing a black, pink Floyd hoodie, khaki pants, and highlighter sneakers, in the rear alley, Maple Street near 7th Street.
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They also request a nulliter siren.
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They also request a nulliter siren.
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A 15.
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You can say Ms.
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Sike 2.
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10 for 815.
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We also have an update that the mail has possibly had alcohol.
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Location mentioned:
7th Street, Allentown, PA
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