Foster child with PTSD exhibits aggressive behavior at home, Bedford NH
An eight-year-old foster child with PTSD showed aggressive behavior towards the foster mother and their dog at a home near Wendover Way. The child made motions as if shooting and kicking and threatened to unlock the doors. No weapons were found, and another child in the home was separated due to history of physical behavior. The foster mother reported no injuries and the child was calm at the time of the call.
Audio|Source: Bedford Police Department
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Transcript:
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One juvenile matter near Wendover Way.
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We have a call on the line stating that she's having issues with her foster son, who is eight years old,
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possibly having some mental health issues.
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Having a hard time getting him under control, who is making motions with his hands and sticks as if he was shooting her with a gun as well as making motions of kicking their dog.
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and threatening to unlock the home doors.
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At this time, he's calm, but she's stating he might be escalating soon.
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Coffee, no, forever.
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(number withheld).
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3.4.
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Just an update.
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Caller is advised that her son does have PTSD.
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There's no specific triggers.
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He is currently putting his hands on his mother.
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She's stating she's not injured.
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There is another child in the residence that has been separated due to this child having a history of being physical.
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No weapons in the home.
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Sorry. 17-0-7.
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Bruce, 34.
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34.
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Yeah, if you've seen that he did just try and kick one of the dogs, they do have a non-friendly dog that is currently created.
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Probably.
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Near Wendover Way, Bedford, NH 03110
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