Police officers at UCF Downtown in Orlando prevented a tragedy where a man was preparing to harm himself, according to local law enforcement. According to the UCF Police Department, when officers arrived to the scene of a mental health call at UCF Downtown, they found a man in immediate danger who was preparing to harm himself.
“Thanks to their quick actions, teamwork, and calm decision-making, the officers were able to safely intervene and prevent a tragedy,” the UCF Police Department posted. “The individual – who is not affiliated with the university – was connected with the resources, care, and support he needed.”
If a community member did not reach out to law enforcement, the situation could have ended differently…