Deputies prevent suicide attempt at Dane County Jail

MADISON — Authorities say emergency medical procedures by deputies at the Dane County Jail in Madison prevented an inmate from killing himself.

The Dane County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened about 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16th when an inmate cut his wrists with a disposable razor issued by the jail.

A deputy conducting a safety and security check noticed blood on the floor of the inmate's cell and called for help.

Authorities say a tourniquet was used to stop the bleeding. The inmate was treated at a local hospital and released.

The sheriff's office says all of its deputies are equipped with tourniquets in case they get wounded in the line of duty.