Welfare check for veteran in mental health crisis, Lawrence MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a request for a welfare check near 44th Avenue where a disabled veteran was experiencing a mental health crisis and had locked himself in a work van. The caller reported he had been drinking and might harm himself at Lake Michigan. Weapons at the residence were confirmed secured in a safe.
Audio|Heard on: Van Buren Fire and Police
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Transcript:
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Eight nine, if you can head toward near 44th Ave.
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Caller is on the line advising her (name withheld) is a disabled veteran having a mental health crisis right now.
00:08
He has locked himself in the work van on the property.
00:11
He has possibly been drinking tonight.
00:14
Thinks he possibly will harm himself at Lake Michigan.
00:19
Clear any weapons?
00:26
Still gathering just a moment.
00:38
Central Metro, I'm gonna start heading that way too.
00:42
Claire and both of you be advised, weapons are in the home but they're locked in a safe so he does not have access to them.
00:54
I'll get you a file here in just a moment.
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Location mentioned:
44th Ave, Lawrence, MI 49064
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