Man with dementia locked in bedroom then released, Rotonda West FL
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Medical EmergencyA man with dementia locked himself in a bedroom but later came out. Authorities were asked to cancel but an officer was sent to check his welfare.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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00:19
Transcript:
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Signal 20[1] that came in near Long Meadow Lane.
00:02
They originally were advising that a man with dementia had locked himself in the bedroom and would not come out, but he did, and now they are requesting to cancel.
00:09
At 1040, close it out or did you want to send somebody?
00:17
We just have somebody go check on and make sure everything is okay.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Signal 20: Mentally ill person / mental disturbance
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Location mentioned:
Long Meadow Ln N, Rotonda West, FL 33947
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