Possible psychiatric emergency on Massachusetts Tpke, Charlton MA
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According to the dispatch call, ambulance and fire crews were called to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the fuel pumps for a possible psychiatric emergency under a Section 12 request. State troopers were already on the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Oxford & Charlton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm to ambulance personnel, respond to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the pumps. EMS is requested for a possible Section 12[1] (psychiatric case).
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Troopers are on scene.
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Repeating: Fire alarm to ambulance personnel, respond to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the pumps for a possible Section 12[1].
00:17
Section 12[1], troopers are on scene.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Section 12: Involuntary emergency psychiatric evaluation or transport under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).
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