Man in mental crisis with pocket knife at gas station, Boulder CO


Police responded to a gas station near 28th St and Iris Ave for a 52-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. The man was conscious and breathing and reported carrying a pocket knife for protection but stated he did not want to harm himself. Medical personnel were staged nearby for assistance.
Audio|Source: Boulder City Police
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Transcript:
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146-139, copy behavioral check.
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Go for both from the P.
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sent to be at the gas station near 28th St and Iris Ave. We have 52-year-old male conscious and breathing on the line who's stating he losing his mind.
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He advises he does have a pocket knife on him that he carries to dissent himself. We have medical staging in the area as well.
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Copy both a rep.
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2053.
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291. Myself and 261 will be en route from the PD. You can clear the other units.
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Copy 146-139, I'll keep you guys in service.
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Copy for both, thank you.
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2054.
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Trans-16-Clear Report.
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2054.
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For 8284, I can go to last if I'm needed.
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Copy 284, I'll show you not.
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And 291-261-284.
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We still have the male party on the line. His name is going to be (name withheld). He just found very decay.
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He is now telling somebody to leave him alone in the background, and he advises he does not want to use the knife on himself.
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He carries it only for protection.
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215.
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2055.
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Two six one based on those last steps to stage medical please.
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Abraham we have them, CJ.
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Copy, thank you.
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You're welcome 2056.
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