Protesters using siren sounds disrupt traffic near Maine Mall, South Portland ME
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Disorderly ConductAs discussed during the dispatch call, protesters near Maine Mall used siren-like sounds that caused vehicles to stop and traffic to back up. The group moved from the Hannaford area toward Macy's, impacting traffic flow.
Audio|Heard on: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Were those protesters using sirens of any kind?
00:10
I didn't see the siren, but I can swing back that way.
00:14
I'm not too far.
00:17
I just got a call from someone complaining that they were using what sounds like police or fire sirens and it's making traffic stop and backup.
00:29
Copy. Who was the savage hearing that one?
00:34
Just a passerby who said that he was stuck in some traffic because people were stopping and pulling over for what they thought were police or fire.
00:44
10-4[1]. I go back that way.
00:47
Take a look.
00:50
10-4[1].
00:53
111.
00:58
He did also say that they have moved towards Macy's from the Hannaford.
01:04
Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
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