Language barrier complicates medical emergency response


Officers respond to a medical emergency but face a language barrier with the business manager, not the patient, making communication difficult.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
2.25. Both exchange insurance and I think we're going to move on West Springfield need something else from. 2.25. Clear. If we have a Spanish-speaking officer, if that's the language being spoken, can you send one as well? I don't think it's Spanish and 125 is Spanish-speaking. I'm quick. The language barrier was with the manager who I was looking to on the phone and known about the patient. 225 on quick.
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Near N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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