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Officers respond to mental health crisis near California Ave, Hammond IN

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California Ave, Hammond, IN 46323

According to the dispatch call, police and emergency medical crews responded to a possible mental health crisis near California Avenue in Hammond. A 17-year-old male was reportedly acting aggressively toward others, and the caller requested that he be transported for evaluation. Officers were advised to use de‑escalation tactics and approach carefully.

Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:24
Transcript:
00:00
We have a mental health call near California Avenue.
00:07
Reporting party advises (name withheld) is being aggressive.
00:10
Advise if anyone shows up, (name withheld) may try to fight them.
00:15
Can you start me another unit and also start us?
00:19
Sam 12 en route from the station.
00:24
Central start, 173rd and Hope.
00:30
Copy, central copies, thank you.
00:33
Units to California Avenue P5, the subject is a 17-year-old male.
00:38
He's wearing plaid pajama pants and no shirt.
00:45
Units to California Avenue, be advised the subject may have a developmental condition.
00:53
Sam 12 to the units en route.
00:56
Before you get there, pull up the notes or dispatch if you can.
01:00
Just read the critical notice for officers while they drive.
01:06
Copy.
01:07
Okay, I'll drive that further.
01:12
Units, approach calmly and use de‑escalation; do not touch the subject.
01:18
Be advised, EFD will be en route as well.
01:21
Reporting party requests that (name withheld) be transported.

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California Ave, Hammond, IN 46323

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