Mental health crisis at medical facility in pompano beach, Pompano Beach FL
Officers and rescue units responded to a mental health crisis involving a woman at a medical unit near Southwest 12th Avenue in Pompano Beach. The woman was aggressive, refusing medication, and considered a flight risk under a Baker Act order.
Audio|Source: Pompano Beach Fire/Rescue/BSO (East & West)
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Transcript:
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Set near Southwest 12th Avenue first step behavior,
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subject is aggressive.
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The Baker Act[1] applies for (name withheld), pink shirt, pink yoga pants.
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She suffers from major depressive disorder.
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Refusing to take her meds, the packet is complete.
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She's on the third floor medical unit.
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She is a flight risk,
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and there's often safety. In the area, cases 5902.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Baker Act: Involuntary mental health evaluation or hold under Florida law (Baker Act).
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