Child with autism has prolonged meltdown at home, Berkeley CA


Police are responding to a mental health crisis where a six-year-old autistic child is having a meltdown lasting three hours. The child is hitting and biting. There are no weapons in the home.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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3, Adam 10, a 5150[1] with a child, 54 tunnel row.
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Near Tunnel Rd. Crepe's the father,
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sitting a six-year-old autistic son is having a meltdown for three hours,
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sitting and biting.
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In the three-year-old, no weapons in the home.
Police codes explained
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5150: Involuntary psychiatric hold for person posing danger to self/others or gravely disabled.
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Location mentioned:
Near Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
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