WATCH: Body camera captures cop saving man from jumping off 6-story building

A police officer’s body camera captured his dramatic rescue of a man who tried to jump off a 6-story building.

The Hamden, Connecticut officer chased the man up six flights of stairs after being called to the Whitney Center building to check on an emotionally disturbed man.

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Almost immediately a chase began up six story staircase.

The officer was able to grab the man and pull him back to safety as he tried to jump from terrace balcony.

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Officer Justin Martin, who played basketball in college said he used his long reach to make the grab of his life.

"Everybody got to go home safe and everything worked out well. I was able to help the community that day and I'm really glad it turned out that way," said Martin.

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