Engine 37 dispatched for a patient check, later determined PD contact earlier found subject not meeting 5150 criteria and would not respond further., San Jose CA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, engine 37 dispatched for a patient check, later determined PD contact earlier found subject not meeting 5150 criteria and would not respond further.
Audio|Heard on: San Jose Fire
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00:41
Transcript:
00:00
Agent 37, Senator?
00:02
37?
00:05
Engine 37, PD just updated the event.
00:08
They pulled their units off and said that they were out with this male within the last hour and he did not meet 5150[1] criteria.
00:15
So it doesn't sound like PD is going to be responding to it.
00:22
We're having a hard time finding the patient in the facility.
00:25
Do they have a better location for him?
00:28
Engine 37, they gave apartment 318, and we have multiple previous events that have that apartment number as well, but I did ask PD so I'll let you know if they give a different location.
00:41
37 copy.
Police codes explained
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[1]
5150: California W&I Code 5150: Involuntary psychiatric hold (danger to self/others or gravely disabled)
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Location mentioned:
Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
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