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Cop Intervenes, Stops Distressed Man From Jumping Off Ferry St. Bridge
With much empathy and compassion, NHPD officer Wityak used his crisis intervention training to convince a man to seek help rather than jump.
NEW HAVEN, CT — The humanity is the point.
New Haven police explained what happened on the Ferry Street Bridge in Fair Haven Thursday.
"While on patrol in Fair Haven, New Haven police Officers Wityak and Evans were alerted to a man in distress, about to jump off the Ferry Street Bridge.
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Officer Wityak used his skills in crisis intervention and with much empathy and compassion convinced the individual to seek help at the hospital.
"It was an emotional encounter for both the Officer and the individual, which ended in a hug."
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