10-44 attempt, station 2, clark, SO, HPD

[FreeBird]

42 yof with knife

rescue 2, clark med 1, SO and HPD 707, 710, 721 enroute

[kim5460]

Again?

 

http://www.paulding.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=183195

 

Or that one was a 58yo. But same place??

 

Just realized It's a family counselor at that address. Sorry.

Edited January 5, 2009 by ~*Kim*~

[FreeBird]

this is a counseling center

 

SO units canceling since HPD has three units on scene

 

rescue/clark being asked to continue in

 

rescue has advised that lady has not used knife in any way

[PsychoMom]

Tough call. I just saw a man today that we had to have hospitalized a few weeks back. He thanked me for tricking him and getting him sent to the hospital. I hate lying to my patients sometimes, but the idea of him running and not getting the help he needed worried me to death. NOT in Paulding.

 

 

[FreeBird]

PM, I've always understood that someone is serious if they "have a plan." Sounds like it was reported that this woman had a knife and a plan - the caller relayed that the woman still had the knife when they placed the call.

 

But, as rescue arrives, it is found out that the woman didn't use a knife in any way....

[PsychoMom]

A plan is a biggie. Access to the plan is one aspect to consider. Someone tells you they plan to jump off the Empire State Building, it isn't very likely. Someone tells you they are going to jump in front of a truck, more likely. You have to judge it on the reality of the plan, and whether or not there is any intent to act. A teenager who says, "I should just kill myself!" may not have any intent. You have to make sure they are making a threat to self harm and not just venting a frustration.

 

This woman apparently had a plan, had access to the plan, and demonstrated intent. They had to make the call.