Woman with suicidal statements at Bedford St address, Abington MA


Emergency services responded to a report of a 22-year-old woman near Bedford Street showing signs of suicidal intent. Responders were instructed to approach without sirens and wait for police due to potential risk of violence.
Audio|Source: Abington Fire
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Avenue fire from two night two. Do we have a call near Bedford St?
00:08
That's affirmative, my apologies forgot you were on the air.
00:11
It's going to be near Bedford St.
00:15
Unit C,
00:16
Charlie,
00:18
22-year-old female Q5[1] statements.
00:21
They're requesting no sirens on approach.
00:28
Lights only.
00:35
A1 has it.
00:40
Received A1.
00:45
A1. Police mention they're still obtaining Section 12[2]. Do they actually have one on scene yet?
00:55
Stand by, I'll confirm.
01:02
Avenue fire to A1. ...engine 4 in A1.
01:09
Section 4 in A1.
01:12
Yeah, from what I heard, they were getting a Section 12[2] and the staff is saying this burst the risk for violence. So I would stage until PD gets there.
01:26
Action 4 is the update parlor, be sure on the four staging in the area.
01:31
A1 staging.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Q5: Suicidal person (suicide threat/attempt)
[2]
Section 12: Massachusetts involuntary psychiatric hold/transport under MGL c.123 §12
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Location mentioned:
Near Bedford St, Abington, MA 02351
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