Unless you see actual violence taking place, the police aren’t likely to respond to a call just because someone appears to be “losing it.” |
RACIST!!!!!!! |
I have called 311 when I have heard someone calling out expletive laden threats on the street. For example, a man a few years back outside the Tenley Starbuck shouting generally "you're all going to die", then at individuals "YOU are going to die". When he reached out and tried to grab a dismissed school kid (likely Deal) by the backpack who was trying to cross the street (he missed, sort of delusionally pawing), I called 311. The police respond quickly to these reports, assess, and if needed basically they call the mental crisis team to do a check. I now have the mental health team number above in my phone, as should you, so as to call that directly when needed. I don't consider the above types of behavior safely predictable for the person doing it or for the passersby, and it is better if someone informed and prepared does a wellness check. |