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Transit police use pepper spray at Porter Station, Cambridge MA

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audio iconAssault
Porter Square Station, Cambridge, MA 02140

As discussed during the dispatch call, transit police at Porter Square Station in Cambridge used pepper spray on a person and requested backup and decontamination support. The person was later taken into custody.

Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:10
Transcript:
00:00
511R, respond to Porter Station near Massachusetts Avenue.
00:03
Me with Transit PD there at the commuter rail stairs.
00:07
They're off with a subject that they pepper sprayed.
00:10
They have backup in rear looking for some assistance.
00:14
We got it.
00:16
19 to control.
00:19
Yes, sir.
00:21
And we're responding as well.
00:23
Copy.
00:25
19 to control?
00:27
Yes, sir.
00:30
I'm driving that for now.
00:31
I'll be off then.
00:32
Copy.
00:35
Search and Rescue unit.
00:37
Yes, sir.
00:39
I'll head towards water.
00:41
You can clear me if needed.
00:43
Sprucey.
00:46
Nineteen to control.
00:48
Yes, sir?
00:51
Has Transit requested PRO for any kind of decontamination procedures?
00:56
That's an affirmative.
00:57
We have them en route.
01:00
Have it.
01:02
Then I control.
01:04
Yes, sir.
01:06
All right, subject's in custody.
01:08
All units can slow down, but you can start PRO.

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Location mentioned:
Porter Square Station, Cambridge, MA 02140

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