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Officers James Mansfield and Nicholas Denton of the Prospect Park Police Department received praise from Chief Dave Madonna for rescuing the resident, who "was going through a difficult situation" near Amtrak rails in the borough, the chief said in a statement.
Mansfield and Denton halted all train service in the area and spoke compassionately with the resident at length, Madonna wrote.
"After a period of time and some conversation, the person decided to, thankfully, seek treatment," the chief wrote. "I cannot thank these officers enough for their professional response and for their willingness to ensure the safety of another."
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