Resident attacks staff with cane during crisis at care facility, West Hartford CT


A resident at a care facility near Emily Way is having a mental health crisis. The resident tried to leave and swung a cane at staff. No other weapons are involved. Police and medics were called to assist.
Audio|Source: West Hartford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Back 22, respond to near Emily Way on a medical EDP[1] at the first floor nurse's station for the resident who was trying to leave.
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He's taking some swings at staff. He has a cane, no weapons, stage for PD. Medics 22, near Emily Way.
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First floor nurse station on the EDP[1] for the resident who is wanting to leave and now taking swings at staff. Your time is 946.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EDP: Individual exhibiting signs of emotional disturbance or crisis, potentially requiring police or mental health intervention.
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Location mentioned:
Emily Way, West Hartford, CT 06107
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