Possible mental health crisis near Charles St, Reading MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched near Charles St for a possible mental health crisis involving a person expressing suicidal thoughts. Police requested fire units to remain staged until the area was secured. Officers reported possible threats of self-harm or harm toward family members. The situation was managed cautiously while ensuring the safety of residents and responders.
Audio|Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Station One, Ladder One, near Charles St.
00:03
The suicidal individual.
00:05
Police are requesting you stage at this time.
00:07
Near Charles St?
00:12
Received.
00:19
Unit (number withheld) going out.
00:21
Received.
00:29
Ladder One's on for Charles staging.
00:33
Reading Fire has Ladder One, you're not responding.
00:43
Reading six seven.
00:53
Glad I went answering.
00:56
Just be advised, I'm trying to get you some more info on why we need to stage.
01:02
I'll keep you updated.
01:06
50, thank you.
01:14
Reading Fire Ladder One.
01:20
Right, ma'am.
01:22
Police are ensuring residents are clear because there were statements of violence toward themselves and family.
01:31
I see you. Thank you for the update.
01:39
I will stage at Boswell.
01:43
Two, you want scene staging at Boswell? We'll advise you further.
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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:
Charles St, Reading, MA 01867
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