Attempted robbery reported near Cottman and Tulip, Philadelphia PA
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RobberyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of an attempted robbery near Cottman Avenue and Tulip Street in Philadelphia. The suspect, described as a person wearing a gray hoodie, tried to rob an elderly man about ten minutes before the report. Officers were dispatched to the scene and later confirmed the situation was under control.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:46
Transcript:
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First, my 15th district emergency priority one robbery in progress.
00:03
Calmly and cool up, (name withheld) about 5'10", gray hoodie attempted to rob an elderly male about 10 minutes ago.
00:11
Just repeating in the 15th district emergency priority one robbery in progress, (name withheld) about 5'10", gray hoodie attempted to rob an elderly man about 10 minutes ago.
00:24
Fifteen commands a robbery, calmly and tool up.
00:26
Attempted by (name withheld) 5'10", gray hoodie, unknown weapons.
00:29
I've seen the 15 for robbery, calmly and tool up.
00:32
Attempt by (name withheld) 5'10", gray hoodie.
00:34
Unknown weapons.
00:36
Cross standby.
00:38
Officer challenged to show other actions, not participate in use of deadly force but place themselves off as the deputy when taking unnecessarily overly aggressive or improper actions.
00:46
It's also an effective police procedure to withdraw, take up a reposition rather than immediate use of force.
00:52
Anytime force is used, officer promulgated location and badge number stating if force was used.
00:56
Police work is dangerous.
00:57
Work can result in injury.
00:58
Ensure you have appropriate backup and use appropriate equipment to train crime injuries.
01:01
Citizen,
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Do you mind? Injuries can occur anywhere whether inside or outside.
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Be fully aware of your surroundings.
01:07
No assignment is routine.
01:08
You must remain aware of your surroundings at all times and utilize a tactical mindset when responding to any calls for service.
01:14
Take a few seconds while with every assignment to review your tactical mindset.
01:17
What does the area respond to like? How will you approach? How should you park your vehicle? Where are the positions of cover? Okay, let me pass an incoming is 10-46.
01:30
All units in the 15th district responding to the robbery in progress near Cottman and Tulip, you can resume if some found it.
01:35
That's repeating into 15 for the robbery in progress.
01:37
It's near Cottman and Tulip, you can resume as some found it.
01:41
Fifteen five, right? Cottman and Tulip, some found it.
01:43
It's been the 15th on a robbery.
01:44
Cottman and Tulip, found it.
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:
Tulip St & Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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