Man Threatened to Jump From Roof After Possible Overdose, Berkeley CA


A young man threatened to jump off a roof, likely due to an overdose on alcohol and diabetes medication. His housemates intervened to help him down. They are asking for a mental health evaluation.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
Yeah, I have your RP for this, 1042 on the line. Well, actually, we just disconnected, but they are available for a 10-2-1. Very copy. Jump off the roof 10 minutes prior. RP notified other housemates, and they got him off the roof, and they're requesting a 51[1]-e-eval. Subjects, an (name withheld), male 20-year-old. 5-6 medium long curly hair unknown clothing RP's not on scene and has prior 1056 threats be a jumping off the roof and a possible OD on alcohol and diabetes meds that RPs on scene on scene now with the subject.
Yeah, I have your RP for this, 1042 on the line. Well, actually, we just disconnected, but they are available for a 10-2-1. Very copy. Jump off the roof 10 minutes prior. RP notified other housemates, and they got him off the roof, and they're requesting a 51[1]-e-eval. Subjects, an (name withheld), male 20-year-old. 5-6 medium long curly hair unknown clothing RP's not on scene and has prior 1056 threats be a jumping off the roof and a possible OD on alcohol and diabetes meds that RPs on scene on scene now with the subject.
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51: Mental Health Evaluation
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Location mentioned:
Near Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
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