Black River Falls, WI – Jackson County deputies responded to multiple mental health emergencies this month, including two incidents that required urgent interventions to prevent further harm.
According to a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 129 medical and mental health calls so far this year, along with 174 welfare checks. The statement, issued Friday by Cpt. Evan Mazur, emphasized two recent cases where swift response and crisis training likely saved lives.
On June 12, deputies were called to a scene involving a person armed with a knife and threatening self-harm. The subject reportedly injured themselves in front of a deputy before resources from multiple law enforcement agencies were deployed. Using de-escalation tactics and less-lethal equipment, deputies successfully negotiated the individual’s surrender. The person was stabilized and later transported for further medical treatment.
Ten days later, on June 22, deputies responded to a residence where an individual had harmed themselves. Deputies provided first aid, including the use of a tourniquet, before medical teams transported the person for advanced care.
“These cases show how the deputies’ mental health and medical training can make the difference in critical moments,” Mazur said. He noted that squad cars are equipped with AEDs, Narcan, tourniquets, and other emergency tools. The Sheriff’s Office partners with local and state agencies, including Wisconsin State Patrol and Black River Falls Ambulance, to ensure timely response in the county’s rural areas.
The release also highlighted the department’s investment in training for crisis situations, technical medicine, and first aid, emphasizing the need for continued support to equip deputies with the resources needed for such calls.
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