On June 7, 2020 at approximately 2am, members of the MHPS attended to a report of a male damaging property and threatening self-harm in the 300 block of 3^rd St SE. Once inside the suite, patrol members attempted to negotiate with the male who had climbed onto a balcony and was threatening self-harm and was extremely aggressive with police officers. Members of the MHPS Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT), were called to the scene and spoke with the male for approximately 4.5 hours, until the male subject peacefully surrendered to police.

The 28 year old male, with complex needs was believed to be under the influence of methamphetamine during the event. The subject was taken into custody without injury or the use of any use of force options. The male subject was arrested and transported to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital under the provisions of the Mental Health Act.

Several agencies within the city of Medicine Hat provide mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone known to you are experiencing increasing mental health concerns please contact:

Alberta Health Services Addictions and Mental Health 403-529-3500 or the Provincial website at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx

Or

The Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-504-1811

Media Contact:

A/S/Sgt Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461