Officers assist during mental health call at library, Chicago IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health disturbance at a public library near West Ainslie Street. A male appeared to be experiencing a psychiatric episode. A crisis intervention team-trained officer was requested to assist, and fire personnel were advised.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
Listen to dispatch call
00:36
Transcript:
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Got a mental health disturbance near Ainslie at the library.
00:04
Supposed to be a male experiencing a psych episode.
00:08
His name is (name withheld), 20 years old.
00:12
Ponytail, five nine, 150 pounds, multicolored jacket.
00:16
Fire wants to be advised.
00:17
Are either one of you all CIT trained?
00:21
Negative five.
00:24
Can I get a CIT trained unit to ride with 2024 over to near Ainslie at the library?
00:32
2024, we will head that way.
00:35
Acknowledged, thanks.
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Location mentioned:
W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60640
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