Man threatens self-harm and police intervention, Porterville CA
Medical EmergencyA man attempted to choke himself with a cloth strap and threatened to provoke police to use force. No knives were seen. He was sitting in a white car in a driveway. Ambulance called for a mental health crisis hold.
Audio|Source: Tulare County Sheriff 1
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Transcript:
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6A1 checked welfare, possible attempt suicide near Homicel.
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Near Homicel 1017 with Alexis.
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She states her ex (name withheld) trying to choke himself with that cloth strap.
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Look at all injuries.
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She states he stated that he has knives and also threatened suicide by law enforcement.
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No knives were seen, 70th class prior, 5150[1].
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He's turning in a white Volkswagen parked in the driveway.
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Our people also request the ambulance for 5150[1] hold.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
5150: Involuntary psychiatric hold for evaluation (California W&I Code)
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Location mentioned:
Porterville, CA 93257
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