Welfare check after man threatened self-harm post pet euthanasia, Mesa AZ


A welfare check was requested near Billings St after a man said he would harm himself following the euthanasia of his dog. The man did not specify how he intended to harm himself. There is a history of similar statements involving this individual.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Maker 35, 7 Maker 32, Copy on a Welfare Check.
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Near Billings St, RP is with SRP needing a welfare check down on a mail at the dispatch.
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When he called in saying he was going to 918 Sam[1] because he was putting his dog down and he did not give SRP a means or method.
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He said this 15 minutes ago.
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Free Baker 35 by copy.
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We have a lot of history with the same kind of statements.
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We can stage on 25th and Billings.
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I'll try call on them.
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Okay, copy.
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They did attach this phone number.
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Copy 2.26963 for Code 4[2].
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Two 6996 for code 4.
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Copy at 1238.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
918 Sam: Suicidal subject
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Code 4: No further assistance needed; situation under control.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Billings St, Mesa, AZ 85213
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