Person threatens self-harm at Berkeley intersection


Emergency responders are called to assist a person threatening to harm themselves at a Berkeley intersection.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
Royal 21. Respond to 5150[1] Transport at Ashby Avenue and Sacramento Street. Okay, what's in route, please? On 23, we're going to be at Route 1019, 1015, Code 3[2]. Copy in Route 1019, 1015, Code 3. Or can we get a BOT to meet us FC Sallyport, please? Copy. What's the medical for? You say no, I never hear the last mark. I just say anything about the last variation. We just need a... He's saying that he's going to die as a clerk, so we want BFT to check out.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
5150: Mental Health Hold (Danger to self/others)
[2]
Code 3: Responding with lights and sirens (emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Sacramento St & Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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