Individual with mental health crisis refuses EMS and police, Louisville KY


Police and EMS responded to a person with a mental health crisis near Blairwood Access Way at the Baymont. The individual, experiencing schizophrenia, initially requested EMS but then refused both EMS and police assistance. There was no violence or immediate danger reported.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office - Satellite Agencies
00:47
Transcript:
00:00
And for all units, near Blairwood Access Way at the Baymont, complainant.
00:06
Safety needs a paramedic to come check him out.
00:09
He's going to be schizophrenic.
00:10
(name withheld) needs EMS to be checked.
00:11
He wanted the police to get the manager, but they left.
00:14
We're okay on the radio.
00:15
He just refused EMS and police services, so we'll try to make contact again.
00:19
104. He's landline 911 with us right now.
00:21
If he can give you an actual medical problem other than schizophrenia.
00:25
That's negative.
00:26
We're trying to get that information, but he says the vizantus he needs to be checked out.
00:29
10 4. EMS isn't going to come out for that.
00:32
Just put us on scene.
00:33
We're still here.
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Blairwood Access Way, Louisville, KY 40222
Correct
Incorrect