Police search for person making suicidal statements, New Bedford MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police issued a notice to locate a man who left near Kilburn Street in New Bedford after making suicidal statements and saying he planned to harm himself. A Section 12 order for psychiatric evaluation was filed.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Control for all units, be on the lookout for (name withheld).
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Ten 1894, male wearing face mask,
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black puffy jacket, black pants.
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Making suicidal statements with a plan to use a weapon or whatever he can get his hands on.
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Left near Kilburn St within the last 15 to 20 minutes.
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Unknown direction of travel, but if located there will be a Section 12[1] for that male.
00:21
Again, that's (name withheld).
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Ten 1894 male wearing a face mask, black puffy jacket.
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And black pants, making suicidal statements with a plan to use a weapon or whatever he can get his hands on.
00:34
Left near Kilburn St within the last 15 to 20 minutes.
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Unknown direction of travel.
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If located, there is a Section 12[1] for that male.
Police codes explained
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Section 12: Involuntary psychiatric evaluation or hold under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Kilburn St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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