Medical emergency: 21-year-old in mental health crisis


A 21-year-old man is in a mental health crisis; responders are called for help; the caller requests involuntary commitment; the patient may not cooperate; no weapons or drugs involved.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Transcript:
Medic. 684, you'll be handling 1959, Medic. 6822. You're available. 401 community drive, 21-year-old male. The unknown psychiatric history is not on medications. The caller once is requesting a 302[1]. The patient is unaware that the caller is calling. It is likely that he will not cooperate. No weapons, no drug or alcohol use. Unknown medications.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
302: Involuntary Psychiatric Commitment (Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act Section 302)
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Location mentioned:
Near Community Dr, Reading, PA 19607
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