Man makes suicidal statements during phone call with police


A man called the police, saying he wanted to harm himself by starving. He hung up but was called back. His family was at home, and help from crisis responders was being considered.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Fiesta Patrol District
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Transcript:
The 918[1] Sam 1518 left Impala. We have an RP on the line making some suicidal statements saying he wants to starve himself to death. He did refuse to give his home address and then disconnected. They did have him back on the line. He said his wife and daughter were home, but he disconnected again. History shows by the phone number that his name is possibly (name withheld), and this is showing the address for (name withheld). You can control of all I copy. Okay, I'll make a 13. Based on those comments, can we see if Crisis wants to respond and take that by themselves? Okay, I guess he is refusing help. So do you want me to just clear the unit? I don't know. crisis would be willing to take that themselves but if so that sounds like a good call for those guys and not for us oh okay 14 amicler 7 you're clear country club in Maine thank you
Police codes explained
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918: Person with mental health crisis
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Location mentioned:
Country Club Dr & Main St, Mesa, AZ
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