Man with head wounds acts erratically near NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL


A white male with head wounds was acting erratically near NE 5th Ave. He was thrashing on the ground without shirt or shoes. Medical rescue was requested while police prepared to detain him. The individual may be experiencing a mental health crisis and was reported running in the area.
Audio|Source: Broward County Sheriff Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
00:00
I have white male, possibly a white shirt and shorts. Uh, 12-07, can you confirm the clothing?
00:12
Yeah, he has great pants on, no shirt, no shoes.
00:17
We're currently stopped near NE 5th Ave.
00:20
He appears to be on 57.
00:26
Okay, temporary units are stopped. Some lacerations to his head, some thrashing on the floor.
00:34
Copy Units be advised South near NE 5th Ave.
00:38
Do you want me to start rescue for the laceration?
00:42
Yeah, it's time to start or stage until we get detained.
00:46
Okay, Irving is 103 until the unit can go to 97[1] with Bravo[2] 7, near NE 5th Ave.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
97: Arrived at the scene or location.
[2]
Bravo: Moderate-priority medical or emergency response; also phonetic for "B" in radio communications.
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