Man expresses suicidal thoughts at Des Moines address, Des Moines IA


Emergency responders are attending to an 88-year-old man at a Des Moines address who is expressing thoughts of suicide. Police accompany the ambulance as crisis support is unavailable.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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DECDGICORDS. Copy. 6-5-900 Polk.
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900 Polar on a psychiatric issue.
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Medic. I've got responsible on Channel 2, 10-016-24[1].
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Medic.5 is en route, our MECD is not responding.
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Copy Mediq 5, I have you mark in round.
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You're going to 90012 Boulevard.
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It would be room 210.
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P.D. is rolling with you. Mobile crisis is not available.
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For an 88-year-old male, we're conscious in breathing, expressing suicidal ideations.
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Doesn't really want to be transported, but the provider wants him to go to Lutheran.
Police codes explained
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10-016-24: Channel reference for communication
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Des Moines, IA
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