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Today, at 1:45 p.m., San Leandro Police Offices were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Manor Blvd. regarding a despondent male adult.

Several officers responded which included officers who have been specially trained in dealing with people suffering from mental illness. The officers were able to determine that the man was home alone, and did not present a threat to the public. EMS personnel responded and staged in the immediate area. Officers contacted the man’s family and advised them of the situation. Based on all of the information known to the officers and the family members, the officers decided to leave the area, without forcing entry into the home.

“Watching law enforcement walk away from an incident like this is difficult for many to understand. However, we know from prior situations, this is the safest and best for everyone involved, as it usually deescalates the situation,” stated Lt. Robert McManus.

At 7:10 p.m. that same evening, a concerned neighbor called police and reported seeing the man outside of his house, walking in the neighborhood. Officers responded and detained him for a psychiatric evaluation, which will be conducted at the John George Psychiatric Pavilion in San Leandro.

The San Leandro Police are happy with the outcome of this incident, as no one was injured and the man will be able to receive the help that he needs.

Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3230 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-577-3278.

Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San Leandro Police Department by texting the word SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can be submitted from the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp\

For crime prevention tips please go to the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd or contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 510-577-3228.

Citizens play a critical role in creating a safe environment by observing and reporting any suspicious and criminal activity to the Police. The San Leandro Police Department recommends that citizens do not participate in any direct verbal or physical involvement with suspicious persons or those who are committing crimes. The personal safety of the community is paramount. We encourage the San Leandro community to record the details of what they observe and to report those details to the Police. This type of community involvement and partnership has proven to be a very effective crime prevention tool. Citizens act as the eyes and ears of the community first, and the extended eyes and ears of the San Leandro Police Department. Thank you for being a force multiplier in our efforts to provide professional police services and safety to the community.