The incident occurred on May 9 in the afternoon. – The duty officer at the District Police Headquarters in Lwówek Śląski was informed about a man who, in Gryfów Śląski, was standing on one of the bridges on the other side of the railings, threatening to commit suicide – reports Senior Sergeant Olga Łukaszewicz, press officer for the Lwówek KPP. – Police officers and other emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene.
She adds:
Police officers from the Police Station in Gryfów Śląski, Sergeant Łukasz Martyniak and Sergeant Jacek Horbanowicz, began negotiations. While speaking with the 26-year-old, the officers maintained eye contact with him at all times, urging him to move to the other side of the railings.
The negotiations, which lasted several dozen minutes and were conducted professionally, had a positive outcome: the officers dissuaded the young man from carrying out his plan. He was taken to hospital.
The officers say:
An emotional crisis can affect anyone. It is worth knowing how to solve problems or how to support others in overcoming difficulties independently. It is also worth not hesitating to seek advice from a psychology or psychiatry specialist, including those working at every mental health clinic.
They add:
Let’s not ignore any signs that someone is unable to cope with a difficult situation in life; let’s offer support and help in a crisis. Throughout the country, you can call the emergency number 112 or the Crisis Helpline 116 123, as well as the Youth Helpline 116 111 (available 24 hours a day), and the Ombudsman for Children’s Rights Helpline: 800 121 212 (available 24 hours a day).