Adult woman in mental health crisis taken for evaluation, Hollywood FL
Medical EmergencyPolice responded to a home where an adult woman with mental health issues was self-harming, refusing medication, and threatening others. She was taken for psychiatric evaluation under the Baker Act.
Audio|Source: Broward County Police and Sheriff
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Transcript:
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I'm going to make 1025 with Eric stating that his daughter needs to be Baker Act[1]on.
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She's not taking her medications, she's out of control, self-harving, doesn't want to take her medications.
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Diagnosed bipolar disorder, borderline personality,
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has been violent and threatening others in the home, subject to 26-year-old, Hispanic female.
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Name (name withheld), wearing a pink shirt, black throw on top, gray pants, (number withheld) single zero.
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(number withheld) and any paperwork completed, but he has to qualify her.
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She's refusing rough at this time.
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However, she was cutting herself, but she's no longer bleeding.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Baker Act: Involuntary mental health evaluation or hold under Florida law (Baker Act).
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Location mentioned:
Near S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
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