Section 12 mental health crisis reported near Babcock St, Brookline MA


A mental health crisis under Section 12 was reported near Babcock Street. The patient has a history of being combative and was unaware of responders' arrival.
Audio|Source: Needham and Brookline Police / Fire
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Transcript:
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Near Babcock Street at the H. It's going to be for Section 12[1] in hand.
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The patient has been known to be combative in the past.
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She does not know we are coming.
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Thank you. Hi.
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(name withheld).
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Attention ladder, one. Respond to near Babcock Street, Cross Street, Commonwealth Avenue.
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For box 266, report of medical.
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Attention ladder, one.
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Respond to near Babcock Street, Cross Street, Commonwealth Avenue.
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For box 266, report of medical, 1349.
Police codes explained
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Section 12: Involuntary psychiatric evaluation or commitment under Massachusetts law for individuals posing risk due to mental illness.
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