Paramedics respond to mental health crisis with suicide risk, Chicago IL


Paramedics are attending a person near Winneconna Parkway who is experiencing a mental health crisis and expressing suicidal thoughts. They are preparing to take the individual to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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10-424[1], don't be surprised if you get flagged down by the paramedics near Winneconna Parkway for a mental health disturbance, just so you know they're there to take him to the hospital.
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He is expressing intent to commit suicide.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-424: Officer/Unit call (potential welfare check or medical/mental health code)
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Location mentioned:
Near W Winneconna Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60620
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