Combative patient reported near South Kanawha Street, Beckley WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were called for a behavioral emergency involving a 60-year-old male who was acting aggressively toward workers near South Kanawha Street in Beckley. The individual was combative but not causing serious harm. EMS handled the situation, with law enforcement standing by if needed.
Audio|Heard on: Raleigh County Public Safety
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01:52
Transcript:
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We have a.
00:06
Mental emotional problems call,
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Near South Kanawha Street.
00:12
Complaint is advising that a 60 year old male is experiencing behavioral issues.
00:17
He's slapping and hitting at the workers at this time.
00:21
They're stating that EMS shouldn't need law enforcement.
00:24
That the patient is combative but doesn't hit very hard.
00:29
They left it up to our discretion to dispatch law enforcement or not.
00:37
Two eleven.
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Two eleven.
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Respond unless they need us.
00:44
Once EMS gets on scene, if they need us, just have them call us.
00:49
Copy.
00:54
Forty-three thirty-nine.
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If anything needs to be, I'll take care of it.
01:06
(number withheld)
01:09
(number withheld), copy.
01:10
Sounds will be interrupted.
01:12
Copy that.
01:17
Control (number withheld).
01:19
(number withheld).
01:23
Busy out of county.
01:25
Copy that. Break (number withheld) control.
01:31
Go ahead.
01:35
Law enforcement was advised of the incident.
01:39
They're advising if you're needing law enforcement to keep us advised, but for now let's take a standby.
01:50
Copy, we'll keep you advised.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
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