Welfare check for teenager who threatened self-harm, Staunton VA


Officers were sent to check on a 13-year-old boy near Huron Street who recently threatened to jump off a bridge and could not be contacted. The caller was unsure if the boy's parents were aware of the situation.
Audio|Source: Staunton Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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320. I have a welfare check[1] near Huron Street.
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A non-o's caller requests you go.
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Notting a caller, requesting a welfare check[1] of 13-year-old (name withheld).
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He's just struggling lately, I guess a few days ago, made a threat of jumping off a bridge, they've been unable to make contact.
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The caller was not sure if the parents know what's going on.
Police codes explained
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welfare check: Check on the wellbeing of a person
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Staunton, VA 24401
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