Possible impaired man with cart on 5th Avenue


Call asking for a specialist to evaluate a 50-year-old man who may be impaired. The man has a cart and umbrella at 5th Avenue and Edgemont. Officers request backup and say he will be transported for a precautionary medical or custody check.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police
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Transcript:
Is there any DRE[1] available, Tulf Street in Northern? 5th Avenue and Edgemont, just up on the west side of the street. 50-year-old male (name withheld) has a cart and umbrella at 1647. Backup, 647, 5th Avenue and Edgemont. 7-0-3. Give me a second and I'll attempt. Supervisor, that one's going to get transported for a cautionary exam? Yes, they did, and we've got a hot call about to come up.
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DRE: Drug Recognition Expert
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Location mentioned:
W Edgemont Ave & N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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