SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities helped safe a life during an encounter on Wednesday.
In the early afternoon May 10, a Patrol East Community Policing Officer was driving at Kellogg and Woodlawn when he noticed a citizen attempting to jump onto Kellogg from the overpass, according to a media release.
The officer quickly pulled over and began conversation with the citizen. A short time later two officers assigned to the Crisis Negotiations Team arrived and spoke to the citizen.
After spending time talking to the citizen the citizen stepped away from the ledge and went to a patrol car with the officer.
The citizen was taken to a local hospital for treatment and provided with resources.
"This was great work by the officers, not only with showing empathy and compassion to someone in a time of need, but utilizing time and distance to resolve the situation peacefully."