Correctional Officer Tracy A. Hardin, Nevada Department of Corrections, Nevada

Correctional Officer Tracy A. Hardin

Nevada Department of Corrections, Nevada

End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2012

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Tracy A. Hardin

Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin died from what is believed to be an injury suffered while struggling with an inmate at the High Desert State Prison.

Officer Hardin was speaking to the inmate about disciplinary issues when the inmate assaulted him. During the ensuing struggle Officer Hardin injured his ankle.

On January 20th, 2012, Officer Hardin was leaving the prison following his shift when he suddenly pulled into a pulloff outside of the employee parking lot. Seeing this, other officers immediately went to check on him and discovered he wasn't breathing. They immediately initiated CPR but were unable to revive him.

The coroner subsequently ruled his death a homicide and charges are pending against the inmate who assaulted him.

Officer Hardin had served with the Nevada Department of Corrections for 5-1/2 years. He is survived by one child.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 5 years, 6 months
Badge 36787

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Friday, December 23, 2011

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You are the father in law I never got to physically meet. I hold our conversations close to my heart as I do your one and only son. Corey Davies loves and misses u like no other. Your youngest grandchild dreams of you and she is only 5 I use to question it but not any more. I'm proud to call you my father in law. Last time I spoke with you I promised I would always be here for Corey and I am. We love you always
Your son daughter and grandchildren Corey, Laderia Zenia, Khalil, Corrielle, Amerikle, Zyonna Davies

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