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Mother sectioned under mental health law with children at scene, New Bedford MA

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Near N Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740

A mother is being taken into custody under a mental health section while three children present need medical evaluation. Police are already at the scene near North Orchard St.

Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
00:30
Transcript:
00:00
We have a medical location.
00:02
We have three children in the mom. Mom's going to be in Section 12[1].
00:06
Children need to be evaluated.
00:10
Copy.
00:11
Control to Medic 1.
00:19
Could you make your way to near North Orchard St?
00:24
Children on scene need to be checked out.
00:27
Her mother's being sectioned.
00:30
Police are already on scene.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Section 12: Involuntary psychiatric evaluation or hold under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).

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Near N Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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