Possible mental health transport at Tampa General, Tampa FL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel discussed a possible Baker Act mental health transport involving a young adult male at Tampa General Hospital. The situation appeared to involve evaluating whether the individual required an involuntary mental health exam or hold.
Audio|Heard on: Hillsborough County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:23
Transcript:
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We're looking to Signal 8 at TGH, reference to a 19-year-old (name withheld).
00:05
(name withheld).
00:07
White shirt, khaki pants, New Balance shoes with green stripe, and glasses, blonde hair.
00:12
Bye.
00:14
I'm going to have a TGH for a possible Baker Act[1].
00:19
Last before they admitted.
00:21
My team on foot leaving the area.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Baker Act: Involuntary mental health examination/hold under Florida law
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