Distressed male reported walking on bridge, Fort Smith AR


A caller reported a distressed male with a backpack walking on a bridge, suggesting he may be in a mental health crisis or at risk of harm.
Audio|Source: Fort Smith Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
Oxygenating wind. Protect the welfare, 100 years, an avenue. Rope. Caller advised westbound at the top of the bridge. There's a male, blonde hair, backpack. Late dirty is early dirty. Collar advice, I think, distressed. Three-four. Yeah. Signal 55[1], Kelly Highway and Albert Pikes. Yeah, 4. Dispatch, I'm going to hear you on the bridge.
Oxygenating wind. Protect the welfare, 100 years, an avenue. Rope. Caller advised westbound at the top of the bridge. There's a male, blonde hair, backpack. Late dirty is early dirty. Collar advice, I think, distressed. Three-four. Yeah. Signal 55[1], Kelly Highway and Albert Pikes. Yeah, 4. Dispatch, I'm going to hear you on the bridge.
Police codes explained
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Signal 55: Distressed Person / Mental Health Crisis
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Location mentioned:
Kelley Hwy & N Albert Pike Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904
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