Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number, Address & Locations

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Putnam County, Florida · Sheriff services, jail, records and civil process · Reviewed September 27, 2026

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: Phone, Inmate Search & Services

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Palatka handles patrol, investigations, county jail operations, warrants, courthouse security, communications, public records, civil process and victim services. The useful contact depends on what you actually need.

This updated guide corrects a common address problem found in older directories: the Sheriff’s official website and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement currently list the administrative office at 130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177, not 131 Orie Griffin Boulevard.

Official Putnam County Sheriff website Official inmate search Records & civil process
Independent-site notice: CountySheriffsOffice.org is an informational website and is not operated by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County government, Putnam County Clerk of Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement or any jail-service provider.
Address freshness check: the current Putnam County Sheriff website lists 130 Orie Griffin Blvd. in Palatka. Several older directory pages still show a different street number. Use the live Sheriff website immediately before travelling.
Quick answer

Putnam County Sheriff Phone Number, Address and Key Services

Putnam County Florida Sheriff contact directory
Service
Current contact
Use it for
Emergency
911
Immediate danger, crime in progress, serious injury or emergency response
Non-emergency / Communications
386-329-0800
Deputy assistance, non-emergency reports and general Sheriff help
Sheriff administration
130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177
Agency administration and general in-person business
Inmate search
PCSO Jail View
Current jail status, booking number, charges and bond information
Records Section
386-329-0822
Sheriff public records and report-copy questions
Records email
records@putnamsheriff.org
Public-record requests
Victim Services
386-329-0481 / 386-326-2833
Crime-victim advocacy, referrals and safety support
Domestic violence hotline
386-325-3141
After-hours victim help and Lee Conlee House services
Current Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach III
Official headquarters 130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177
Main number 386-329-0800
Records number 386-329-0822
After opening the official Sheriff FAQ page:
  1. Confirm the current administrative-office address.
  2. Use 911 only for an emergency.
  3. Use 386-329-0800 for non-emergency assistance.
  4. Review whether your report can be handled by telephone.
  5. Use the Records Section when you need an existing police report rather than a new call for service.
Local jurisdiction

Putnam County Sheriff vs Municipal Police vs Clerk of Court

The Sheriff’s Office is a full-service county law-enforcement agency. Its official description says the primary patrol and investigative service area includes unincorporated Putnam County and Pomona Park, while the Sheriff also assists municipalities that have their own police departments.

The Sheriff also administers the Putnam County Jail and provides courthouse and courtroom security for county and circuit court sessions.

Putnam County Florida service routing
If you need…
Start here
Reason
Current inmate status
Putnam County Sheriff Jail View
The Sheriff operates the county jail
Sheriff incident report
PCSO Records Section
The Sheriff maintains agency-generated reports
Palatka Police incident report
Palatka Police Department
The arresting or investigating agency generally controls its own incident report
Court hearing or disposition
Putnam County Clerk of Court
The court record continues after the jail booking
Florida criminal history
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
A county jail search is not a statewide criminal-history search
Sex offender / predator registry
FDLE registry
Florida maintains the statewide public registry
Practical local distinction: someone arrested by Palatka Police can appear in the Putnam County Jail database because the Sheriff operates the jail. That does not automatically make the underlying police incident a Sheriff’s Office report.
Current jail custody

How to Search Putnam County Jail Inmates

The Sheriff’s official Corrections page links directly to the PCSO Jail View system at smartweb.pcso.us. It supports searches by last, first and middle name plus booking and release date ranges.

Open the official Jail View system. Start with the Sheriff-linked portal rather than a third-party mugshot directory.
Search the last name first. You only need one search criterion, and a broad surname search can prevent a missed match.
Add a first name when necessary. Narrow several matches after seeing the initial results.
Use booking-date filters for common names. The system allows beginning and ending booking dates.
Open the correct inmate. Compare age, booking number, MNI number, booking date and status.
Review every charge, hold and bond. One visible charge does not necessarily explain the entire custody situation.
Save the booking number and inmate ID information. Those identifiers help with mail, communication and follow-up questions.
After opening the official Putnam County Jail View:
  1. Enter at least one search criterion.
  2. Start with the legal last name.
  3. Add the first name or booking-date range only if needed.
  4. Open each reasonable match.
  5. Compare booking number, age, booking date and custody status.
  6. Review the bond amount, charges, holds and arresting agency.
  7. Use the court system for final case disposition.
Arrest is not conviction: Jail View can show booking-stage charges and bond information. It does not establish guilt and should not be treated as the final court disposition.
Jail-result decoder

What Putnam County Jail View Fields Mean

Putnam County Jail View fields explained
Jail View field
What it tells you
What to do next
Status
Whether the record currently says the person is in jail
Recheck when release is expected
Booking No.
Identifier for that jail booking
Save it for jail follow-up
MNI No.
Master-name identification used in the system
Use it to distinguish same-name records when appropriate
Booking Date
When the person was booked
Compare with the reported arrest timing
Bond Amount
Bond displayed for the booking / charge
Verify every charge and hold before assuming release
Charges
Booking allegations and related case information
Check the Clerk’s criminal case record
Arresting agency
Agency associated with the arrest / charge
Request the incident report from that agency when appropriate
Bond-number trap: seeing a dollar figure beside one charge does not prove that paying that amount will cause release. Other charges, no-bond counts, warrants or holds can matter.
Family communication

Putnam County Jail Video Visitation Uses Smart Communications

The Sheriff’s current offender-family page says Putnam County Jail uses Smart Communications for remote video visitation and inmate-initiated video sessions.

Putnam County Jail visitation information
Item
Current Sheriff guidance
Remote visits
Use a personal computer after creating a Smart Jail Mail account
Visit length
15 or 30 minutes
Published price
$0.10 per minute on the current Sheriff page
Morning hours
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Afternoon hours
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Evening hours
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Days
Seven days a week, subject to facility rules and inmate-worker schedules
After opening the official Jail Information and Visitation page:
  1. Review the current visitation hours.
  2. Open Smart Jail Mail from the Sheriff’s page.
  3. Create your visitor account.
  4. Match the correct inmate using the inmate identification information.
  5. Choose an available session that does not conflict with the inmate’s work schedule.
  6. Review the current provider price before paying.
  7. Follow the dress and behavior rules because visits are monitored and recorded.

Smart Communications customer care is currently listed at 888-843-1972, available seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern on the Sheriff’s current page.

Regular mail vs legal mail

Use the Correct Putnam County Inmate Mail Address

Putnam County uses a mail-scanning address for ordinary inmate correspondence. Regular personal mail should not be addressed the same way as legal correspondence.

Putnam County inmate mail addresses
Mail type
Address
Important rule
Regular inmate mail
Smart Communications / Putnam County
Inmate First Name, Last Name, ID #
PO Box 9151
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Name and inmate ID must be clearly printed on the outside
Legal mail
Inmate First Name, Last Name, ID #
130 Orie Griffin Blvd.
Palatka, FL 32177
Must be clearly identifiable as legal mail from the attorney of record

Regular incoming letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned for electronic viewing. The Sheriff warns that the original is destroyed, so families should not mail irreplaceable birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates or original photographs.

After opening the Sheriff’s current inmate-mail instructions:
  1. Determine whether the correspondence is regular or legal mail.
  2. Use the correct address for that category.
  3. Print the inmate’s full name and ID clearly.
  4. Review prohibited-content rules.
  5. Send copies rather than important original documents.

Mail that can be rejected or seized

  • Material containing contraband.
  • Threats, blackmail or extortion.
  • Escape maps or criminal plans.
  • Gang-related or prohibited photographs.
  • Material threatening jail safety or security.
  • Inmate-to-inmate correspondence routed directly or through another person.
Do not send originals you need returned. The Sheriff states scanned regular-mail originals are destroyed after processing.
Canteen and inmate trust funds

Putnam County Jail Commissary Deposits and Fees

Putnam County currently permits money-order deposits, lobby-kiosk deposits and online deposits through ConnectNetwork. Care packages are routed through the provider linked by the Sheriff.

Putnam County jail deposit options and online fee schedule
Deposit amount / method
Current Sheriff-listed fee
Practical note
Money order delivered to Corrections lobby
No deposit fee
Confirm the inmate identity before delivering
Lobby cash kiosk
$1 for cash deposit
Provider / kiosk rules can change
$0.00–$25 online
$3.25 + 3%
Current ConnectNetwork scale shown by PCSO
$25.01–$100 online
$4.50 + 3%
Confirm checkout total before submitting
$100.01–$200 online
$6.00 + 3%
Verify the correct inmate
$200.01+ online
$7.50 + 3%
Review live provider fees before paying
After opening the Sheriff’s Inmate Canteen Services section:
  1. Confirm the inmate is still in Putnam County custody.
  2. Save the inmate ID from Jail View.
  3. Choose money order, lobby kiosk or ConnectNetwork.
  4. Compare the current fee with the amount you intend to send.
  5. Verify the inmate one final time.
  6. Keep your transaction receipt.

Outstanding jail fees after release

The Sheriff explains that booking, housing, medical or incidental fees can remain due after release. Putnam County uses Advent Financial Systems / Pay My Jailer for unpaid balances after the county’s billing process.

Do not confuse accounts: a communication account, Smart Jail Mail balance, commissary deposit and outstanding post-release jail bill are different services.
Health and mental-health information

How Families Can Provide Medical Information to Putnam County Jail

The Sheriff publishes a direct route for families who need to provide important medical or mental-health information about an inmate.

Current guidance asks families to email inmatefamily@putnamsheriff.org with information such as prescription medications, primary-care physician, allergies, mental-health diagnosis or other relevant medical information.

When sending important health information:
  1. Use the inmate’s complete legal name.
  2. Include the inmate ID when available.
  3. Identify the specific medication, allergy, diagnosis or physician information.
  4. Keep the message factual and concise.
  5. For an urgent emergency concern, call the Sheriff rather than relying only on email.

The Corrections Division also lists programs including substance-abuse support, AA/NA, mental-health programming, parenting programs, re-entry resources, religious programming and qualifying GED assistance.

Privacy limitation: family members can provide important information, but medical privacy rules and correctional-security requirements may limit what jail medical staff can disclose back.
After arrest

Use the Putnam County Clerk for Criminal Court Records

The Sheriff’s jail database is useful for custody. The Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is the better official source for filed criminal cases, court events and later disposition.

Putnam County’s Circuit Court handles felony criminal matters, while County Court handles misdemeanors and criminal traffic matters.

Putnam County Clerk main number 386-326-7600
Clerk mailing address P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178
Customer Service Center 107 N. 6th Street, Palatka, FL 32177
Circuit courthouse complex 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka
After opening the official Putnam County Clerk website:
  1. Select Court Record Search.
  2. Accept the Clerk’s public-access disclaimer.
  3. Search by case number when one is known.
  4. Otherwise search the defendant carefully by name.
  5. Review court dates and case activity.
  6. Contact the Clerk when you need an official or certified copy.
Online docket limitation: the Clerk warns that public online information is provided for general informational purposes and is not itself the official court record. Do not rely on an online entry alone for legal action.
Florida public records

How to Request a Putnam County Sheriff Police Report

The Sheriff’s Records Management section maintains agency-generated incident reports, arrests, calls for service, background-check information and other Sheriff records subject to Florida public-record laws and applicable exemptions.

Records phone 386-329-0822
Records email records@putnamsheriff.org
Mail / in person 130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177
Public-record custodian Major Johnny Greenwood
Confirm the Sheriff created the record. If another police department investigated the incident, request its report from that agency.
Find the case number when possible. It is the clearest identifier for one incident.
Prepare the date and location. These details help staff locate the correct record.
Identify the exact record wanted. Ask for an incident report, call record or another specific document rather than an unlimited search.
Submit by email, telephone or in person. Use the current Records Section contact information.
After opening the official Records Management page:
  1. Review the Sheriff’s public-record contact information.
  2. Use records@putnamsheriff.org for an email request.
  3. Include the case number when available.
  4. Add the incident date, location and involved names.
  5. Ask about copying or mailing cost if you need physical records.
Better request: “Please provide the incident report for PCSO case number ______” is easier to process than “send me everything about this person.”
Summonses, writs and evictions

Putnam County Sheriff Civil Process Fees

The Sheriff’s Civil Section handles service under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida law. The Sheriff’s current page requires the proper original or certified document, service copy, attachments, fee and the best available service address.

Putnam County Florida Sheriff civil process fees
Process
Current Sheriff fee
Important detail
Summons / subpoena / notice of hearing / alias / pluries
$40
Fee is non-refundable
Writ of possession
$90
Provide the required writ and service documents
Writ of replevin
$90
Additional coordination may be required
Writ of execution / levy
Cost deposit starting at $3,000
Current Sheriff page lists $50 execution + $40 service and instructs users to call for further information

The Sheriff’s page says personal checks are accepted and payment must be received before service. It also states civil process cannot be served on Sunday.

After opening the official Civil Section information:
  1. Identify the exact process you need served.
  2. Confirm the person or property is in Putnam County.
  3. Prepare the original or certified copy and service copy.
  4. Include attachments and the best service address.
  5. Confirm the current Sheriff fee.
  6. Call 386-329-0800 when a levy or unusual process needs further instructions.
Fees are non-refundable. Check the service address, documents and number of parties before paying for civil service.
Online non-emergency reports

When You Can File a Putnam County Sheriff E-Report

The Sheriff offers online reporting for qualifying criminal and non-criminal incidents where there is no immediate threat to life or safety.

The online system does not automatically dispatch a deputy.

Current eligibility conditions

  • The incident is not an emergency.
  • The incident occurred in unincorporated Putnam County or within Crescent City under the current Sheriff online-report instructions.
  • There is no known suspect, except certain identity-theft or fraud reports.
  • There is no physical evidence, video or witness statement that needs collection.
  • The reporting person is at least 18.
  • A valid email address is available.
After opening the official Putnam County e-Report page:
  1. Confirm the incident is not an emergency.
  2. Confirm it occurred in an eligible jurisdiction.
  3. Confirm there is no known suspect unless the Sheriff’s stated exception applies.
  4. Confirm no deputy needs to collect evidence or witness statements.
  5. Enter a working email address.
  6. Complete the report accurately and keep the submission confirmation.
Do not use e-Report when immediate response is needed. Call 911 for an emergency. Call 386-329-0800 when a deputy needs to respond to a non-emergency incident.
Statewide registry

Sex Offender, Predator and Florida Criminal-History Searches

The Sheriff’s Corrections page links users to the Florida sexual-offender registry. For a statewide registry or criminal-history search, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the better official source.

After opening the FDLE Sexual Offender / Predator Search:
  1. Choose a name search or neighborhood search.
  2. Enter the minimum information needed.
  3. Open the matching public registry record.
  4. Review status and registration information carefully.
  5. Use FDLE’s registry contact route if you believe the information is inaccurate.
After opening the FDLE Criminal History Records page:
  1. Choose the criminal-history service that matches your purpose.
  2. Do not substitute an inmate-search result for a statewide criminal-history record.
  3. Review applicable fees and identity requirements.
  4. Follow special rules when the record will be used for employment, licensing or another regulated purpose.
Crime-victim support

Putnam County Sheriff Victim Services

The Sheriff’s Victim Services Unit helps victims with compensation applications, resource referrals, criminal-justice advocacy, injunction assistance, crisis intervention, safety planning and safe-shelter referrals.

Victim advocate 386-329-0481
Victim advocate 386-326-2833
After-hours / Lee Conlee House hotline 386-325-3141
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-500-1119
After opening the official Victim Services page:
  1. Review the types of advocacy available.
  2. Keep the Sheriff case number and investigator name available when known.
  3. Ask about compensation, injunction or shelter resources if appropriate.
  4. Use the listed hotline when assistance is needed after normal office hours.
  5. Call 911 if there is an immediate threat or active violence.
Release and registration

Inmate Release and Registration Procedures Can Have Set Windows

Putnam County Sheriff announced changes in 2024 to streamline inmate release plus felony and sex-offender registrations. Because these operational schedules can change, do not rely on an old social post alone for a 2026 appointment or pickup.

For a current release, felony-registration or sex-offender-registration time, call 386-329-0800 or check the Sheriff website immediately before travelling.

Pickup tip: a court-ordered release or posted bond does not always mean the person will exit the jail immediately. Final jail processing and any additional hold still matter.
Employment

Putnam County Sheriff Careers and Current Job Openings

The Sheriff hires sworn deputies, corrections staff, communications officers and civilian-support employees. The live applicant system should be used instead of an old copied job listing because openings and salaries can change.

At the time of this review, the Sheriff’s live employment system showed openings including Deputy Sheriff, Corrections Deputy, Communications Officer / 911 Emergency Dispatcher and Part-Time School Crossing Guard.

After opening the official Sheriff Careers page:
  1. Open the current PCSO Job Openings link.
  2. Select the position you are interested in.
  3. Read the current salary and minimum qualifications.
  4. Review required documents before creating the application.
  5. Submit through the Sheriff’s linked applicant system rather than a third-party job repost.
Local practical checks

Putnam County Mistakes That Are Easy to Avoid

  • Use 130 Orie Griffin Boulevard. The current Sheriff site and FDLE directory use 130, not 131.
  • Use Jail View before calling about custody. Save the booking number and MNI number when available.
  • Do not assume the arresting agency is PCSO. Palatka Police or another agency can book someone into the county jail.
  • Do not mail ordinary inmate correspondence to the jail. Regular mail currently goes to Smart Communications in Seminole, Florida.
  • Legal mail uses a different address. Attorney legal correspondence uses 130 Orie Griffin Blvd.
  • Do not mail irreplaceable original documents. Regular mail is scanned and originals are destroyed.
  • Confirm the inmate before depositing money. Wrong-account deposits can be difficult to correct.
  • Do not file an e-Report when you need a deputy. Online reporting does not automatically dispatch law enforcement.
  • Civil service cannot be performed on Sunday. The Sheriff’s current Civil Section says Sunday service is unavailable.
  • Use the Clerk for final court outcome. Jail charges are not the same as a conviction or final disposition.
Warrant / Sheriff-payment scam warning: independently verify any unsolicited caller demanding immediate money for a warrant, missed jury duty, bail or alleged Sheriff fine. Do not pay gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unverified payment app based only on a phone call.
Office location

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Address and Map

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
130 Orie Griffin Boulevard
Palatka, FL 32177

Main / non-emergency: 386-329-0800

Records Management
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
130 Orie Griffin Boulevard
Palatka, FL 32177

Records: 386-329-0822
Email: records@putnamsheriff.org

Putnam County Clerk Customer Service Center
107 N. 6th Street
Palatka, FL 32177

Clerk: 386-326-7600

Putnam County Courthouse Complex
410 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177

Use the Clerk website to confirm the correct courtroom or department before travelling.

Before driving: use the live Sheriff website to verify the office address and service you need. A jail visit, public-record request, court filing and municipal-police report may require different destinations.
Fast task checklist

Before You Call, Pay or Travel

Identify the agency. Sheriff, Palatka Police, Clerk and FDLE handle different records.
Use 130 Orie Griffin Blvd. Do not rely on an older directory address.
Search Jail View before calling about an inmate. Save the booking and MNI numbers.
Review every charge and hold. A single bond amount may not explain the full release situation.
Use Smart Jail Mail for video visitation. Confirm the current schedule and rate.
Use the Smart Communications address for regular mail. Do not send irreplaceable originals.
Check ConnectNetwork fees before sending inmate money. Keep the receipt.
Use the Clerk after booking. Court records provide the later case history.
Use Records Section for Sheriff reports. Have the case number, date and location ready.
Call 911 for an emergency. Do not use the e-Report system for an active or dangerous incident.
10 practical questions

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office FAQs

What is the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office phone number?

The Sheriff’s main and non-emergency number is 386-329-0800. Call 911 for an immediate emergency or crime in progress.

What is the correct Putnam County Sheriff’s Office address?

The official Putnam County Sheriff website currently lists 130 Orie Griffin Boulevard, Palatka, FL 32177.

Who is the Putnam County Sheriff?

H.D. “Gator” DeLoach III is the current Putnam County Sheriff. He first took office as Sheriff in January 2017 after serving in multiple PCSO law-enforcement and leadership roles.

How do I search for a Putnam County inmate?

Use the PCSO Jail View system linked from the Sheriff’s official Corrections page. Search by name or booking-date criteria, then verify status, booking number, MNI number, charges and bond information.

How do I schedule a Putnam County Jail video visit?

Create a Smart Jail Mail account and use the Sheriff’s current visitation schedule. The Sheriff currently lists remote visitation seven days a week during morning, afternoon and evening visitation windows.

What address do I use for Putnam County inmate mail?

Regular mail currently goes to Smart Communications / Putnam County, followed by the inmate’s name and ID, P.O. Box 9151, Seminole, FL 33775-9151. Legal mail uses 130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177.

How do I send money to an inmate in Putnam County Jail?

The Sheriff currently permits money orders delivered to Corrections, lobby-kiosk deposits and online deposits through ConnectNetwork. Check the current fee schedule before paying.

How do I get a Putnam County Sheriff police report?

Contact the PCSO Records Section at 386-329-0822 or email records@putnamsheriff.org. Include the Sheriff case number when known, plus the incident date, location and involved names.

How much does Putnam County Sheriff charge to serve a summons?

The Sheriff’s current Civil Section lists $40 for a summons, subpoena, notice of hearing, alias or pluries service. Writs of possession and replevin are currently listed at $90.

Can I file a Putnam County police report online?

Yes, for qualifying non-emergency incidents. The Sheriff’s e-Report system is not for emergencies, incidents requiring immediate deputy response, known-suspect cases outside listed exceptions, or scenes where evidence or witness statements need to be collected.

Official resource directory

Primary Putnam County Sheriff and Florida Resources

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

Main official agency website.

Open official Putnam County Sheriff website
PCSO Jail View

Official Sheriff-linked inmate and booking search.

Search Putnam County inmates
Jail Information and Visitation

Video visitation, mail, commissary, medical contact and inmate programs.

Open offender-family resources
Records Management / Civil Section

Police reports, public records, civil-service fees and evictions.

Open records and civil information
PCSO Online Reporting

Qualifying non-emergency reports within the Sheriff’s listed jurisdiction.

Open Putnam County e-Report
Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Criminal court cases, dockets, records and Clerk services.

Open official Clerk website
FDLE Sexual Offender / Predator Registry

Florida statewide registered-offender search.

Open FDLE registry
PCSO Careers

Current Sheriff job openings and application information.

Open Putnam County Sheriff careers

Editorial review: this page was rebuilt using the current Putnam County Sheriff website, FDLE Sheriff directory, PCSO Jail View, Corrections and offender-family instructions, Records Management and Civil Section, online-reporting guidance, Victim Services, Sheriff career information and Putnam County Clerk resources available in September 2026.

Accuracy note: the existing article and some older directories used 131 Orie Griffin Blvd. The current Sheriff website and FDLE Sheriff directory list 130 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka, FL 32177.

Freshness: jail custody, bond, visitation schedules, provider fees, mail procedures, release timing, civil-process fees, job openings and office procedures can change. Verify time-sensitive information through the linked official source immediately before acting.

Legal and privacy notice: an arrest or jail entry may contain allegations rather than convictions. Juvenile, sealed, expunged, confidential or otherwise protected information may not be available publicly.

FCRA notice: do not use an inmate roster, arrest page or this informational guide as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report when making employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision regulated by consumer-reporting law.

For an emergency or immediate threat to life, call 911.

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