Welfare check for homeless man freezing on porch, Des Moines IA
Medical EmergencyPolice and medical responders conducted a welfare check near University Avenue for a homeless man who was freezing on the front porch. The man was not taking his medication and had mental health concerns. Responders found him covered with blankets and assessed his condition.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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Going to near University Ave on a welfare.
00:05
He's a male on the front porch here.
00:08
The caller says he's freezing and homeless.
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His name is (name withheld).
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He has mental health issues.
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He isn't taking his medicine.
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He's a white male.
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He has three blankets over him.
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Copy. Copy.
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Copy.
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501.
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511. I have a narcotic activity over the time on the west side.
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You can hold it.
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Copy.
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242. 242.
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Hey, you could disregard my partner.
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Copy 244.
01:05
I'm very.
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5-01. 5-1. 5-1.
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Do you want care to take that welfare check that you guys are going on?
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Well, they can join us if they want, we'll check it here first.
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Copy. Care 7.
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Care 7.
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I'm going to have you join the 210 and 501 on a welfare check at near University Ave.
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They're checking on a white male, possible mental health issues.
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Location mentioned:
Near University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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