Portland Police Bureau
Portland Police Bureau
23/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 23/08/2024 13:13
UPDATE: Person Is Safely Off Of The Bridge
August 23, 2024 05:54
The man police were assisting on the Fremont Bridge has come to the other side of the railing and is safe. Officers worked with the man to address his concerns and developed a plan for him to come to where it was safe. The man will be taken to an area hospital for evaluation.
The Fremont Bridge is back open in both directions.
Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.
988 is the new way to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where you will find confidential support for anyone who is in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
It is also a number to call if you are a friend or loved one of someone in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
You are not alone.
1 in 5 US Adults experience mental illness each year and suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34.
Information about the Portland Police Bureau's Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and additional resources can be found by visiting https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/behavioral-health-unit
As primary responders to crisis calls, all Portland Police Bureau officers receive basic Crisis Intervention Training as well as annual CIT refresher training. In addition, the Bureau has volunteer officers from a variety of patrol assignments on the Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team (ECIT). These officers will be the first responders dispatched by 9-1-1 to crisis calls that are determined to be related to an individual in crisis. ECIT officers receive additional training in order to identify risks during a behavioral crisis, utilize crisis communication techniques to help deescalate a person in crisis, and have knowledge of available community resources.
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###Original Message Below###
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 3:42 a.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to the top deck of the Fremont Bridge for reports of a man who parked his car and was on the outside of the railing. Officers trained in enhanced crisis intervention have responded to assist the subject and are currently talking with him.
Both decks of the Fremont Bridge have been closed; from northbound 405 and southbound I5.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Updates will be provided when appropriate.
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