Sattahip Police Use Sign Language to Calm Deaf Woman in Suicide Crisis

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Sattahip News

In a display of professionalism, Sattahip police officers successfully calmed a young deaf woman attempting suicide by communicating with her through sign language.

 

The incident occurred at 16:30 on December 10, when Sattahip Police Station's radio centre received a distress call about a person attempting suicide. The woman, approximately 20 years old, was found on Sukhumvit Road near Yang Ngam Soi, Sattahip Subdistrict. She had inflicted multiple cuts on her neck with a knife and was threatening to jump into traffic.

 

Police officers and rescue personnel from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene. Despite initial challenges in communicating with the woman, officers spent nearly an hour attempting to de-escalate the situation. Their breakthrough came when two officers, Pol. Sgt. Maj. Wiwat Khamsri and Pol. Cpl. Chakri Khampimoon, utilised sign language to communicate with her, ultimately persuading her to abandon her suicide attempt.

 

According to a friend of the woman, the crisis was triggered after her phone broke during a night out drinking, leaving her unable to contact her family.

 

Pol. Sgt. Maj. Wiwat Khamsri and Pol. Cpl. Chakri Khampimoon have been lauded as exemplary officers for their calm demeanor and effective communication, which brought the crisis to a peaceful resolution. Their actions serve as an inspiring reminder of the critical role of compassion and understanding in helping those in vulnerable situations.

 

The incident also sheds light on the broader need for officers to develop unique skills beyond their routine duties to address sensitive situations effectively. By demonstrating patience, understanding, and resourcefulness, the Sattahip Police have set an example of crisis intervention and community care.

 

-- 2024-12-10

 

 

 

[BigStar]

Well done!