Posted by Cape Cod Daily News via Hyannis News
Tuesday April 23, 2024 (1 year, 2 months ago)


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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  A woman called police last evening after a tall, partially clothed man appeared out of nowhere, knocked on her door and then took off running when she went to answer, according to radio transmissions.  As you will see in the following HN Video, police officers were able to quickly locate the disoriented, highly anxious man, who kept saying he didn’t know where he was or how he got there.  The man was in his late 30s, early 40s…  The first officers on scene were very supportive, speaking calmly, assuring the man they were going to get him help.  It helped that officers were well trained and familiar with the large man.  A Hyannis FD ambulance responded, and the man voluntarily went to Cape Cod Hospital.  Two BPD officers went along in the ambulance with EMTs just in case things escalated.  A police lieutenant responded to the man’s home, picked up a family member and drove her to CCH.  These types of alarming calls happen throughout any given day across the Cape, and the reasons vary.  Police officers often go into these potentially volatile situations blind as to what is actually happening.  The first officers on scene have only split seconds to assess the situation.  Last evening, the first officers were able to rely on experience and training to safely and successfully get the man immediate help. It was an alarming situation for neighbors, but thanks to our well trained first responders, it was handled efficiently… and peace was quickly restored.  (Again, this is not an unusual call on Cape Cod these days, especially near downtown Hyannis… but the way it was handled makes all the difference.  We all see the videos online where police officers without the proper intentions and training make matters worse.  That’s why hiring standards, along with ongoing, appropriate, and up-to-date training sessions are paramount.  The Cape, with very few exceptions, is moving in the right direction…  but having said that, maintaining a well-trained, empathetic, and community-oriented police department is an ongoing, daily effort for all involved.)   The following HN Video highlights the split seconds leading up to safely getting someone help…    [HN VIDEO –  PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Cannonball Adderly…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]    

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