Tracy Hardin

Nevada Department of Corrections*

End of Watch: Friday January 20, 2012

Biographical Info

Age: 55

Tour of Duty: 5 ½ years

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack

Weapon Used: Person

Suspect Info: Charges pending

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.

On December 23, 2011, 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 Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

North Wall Column 17 Row C     View The Plaque