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Patient refuses search in hospital emergency room, North Adams MA

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North Adams, MA 01247

An individual admitted under Section 12 at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room refused to be searched, prompting a security call and request for officers.

Audio|Source: North Adams Police / Fire, Adams, Williamstown and County Police
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Transcript:
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We respond to BMC from the ER, room 5, security call.
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A person came in via Section 12[1].
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They were refusing to be searched, requesting officers.
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[1]
Section 12: Massachusetts mental health law allowing emergency involuntary psychiatric evaluation/hold due to risk to self or others

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North Adams, MA 01247

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