Psychiatric transport near Clifford St in New Bedford, New Bedford MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police and emergency medical services were involved in a psychiatric transport under Massachusetts Section 12 near Clifford Street in New Bedford. A male patient appeared to be refusing hospital transport and was reported to have a medical condition. Officers and medics coordinated on the scene to manage the situation.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
03:50
Transcript:
00:00
Section 12[1] in hand for (name withheld), near Clifford Street.
00:06
24
00:10
control.
00:16
24 come in.
00:18
We show the vehicle's been moving, cleared up.
00:21
And I'm close to that.
00:30
Eight seven.
00:34
Last minute calling.
00:37
Three eight seven, we're going to be clear patient refusal once that's included with EMS.
00:44
Residence?
00:48
A way for Jovac Street to check on him.
00:53
Copy.
01:01
Signal control.
01:06
Coming.
01:08
Two 30, clearing out.
01:09
Four handled by medics.
01:12
Ten four, city.
01:20
Twenty-three on big wheels for ten.
01:25
This is Florida Control.
01:29
Go ahead.
01:31
Please get fire for (name withheld) getting a station out.
01:36
Received, what's the weight?
01:42
Maybe like 19200, but he's an empty cheek.
01:53
Received.
02:08
All right, line dispatching.
02:09
Engine five.
02:17
Engine five.
02:40
33.
02:42
So we're going to need any of us to transport this male?
03:06
Uh, just stand down from the satellite village, near Aries Drive.
03:12
Received, engine five in quarters.
03:18
35 control.
03:24
35.
03:26
Just update medics.
03:27
Male has colon cancer.
03:29
Husband refusing to go to the hospital.
03:30
He is in bed and he's probably going to give us a hard time.
03:34
10-4.
03:42
Five three,
03:44
it's going to be near Clifford Street.
03:46
Police on scene are transporting a patient under the section.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Section 12: Involuntary psychiatric evaluation or hold under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Clifford St, New Bedford, MA 02745
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