0912-010 Two NLV Citizens and a Police Officer to Receive Special Recognition

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS 
POLICE DEPARTMENT 
NEWS RELEASE 
  
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, Joseph Chronister 
SENDER: Officer Chrissie Coon, PIO 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/18/12

SUBJECT:  Two NLV Citizens and a Police Officer to Receive Special Recognition

North Las Vegas, Nevada – On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., the North Las Vegas City Council along with Police Chief Joseph Chronister will recognize Darren and Angelique Hardin and Officer Mario Olsson for their heroic efforts in two separate incidents.

Officer Mario Olsson will be recognized for his life saving efforts on April 9, 2012 when he responded to a shooting call in the 3800 block of Pecos Road. He located a victim bleeding profusely from a neck wound. Olsson inserted his finger into the wound to apply direct pressure to the carotid artery for several minutes while waiting for medical to arrive. Medical personnel noted that Officer Olsson’s direct intervention saved the victim’s life. The North Las Vegas Police Department is proud to honor Officer Olsson with the Life Saving Award.

North Las Vegas citizens Darren and Angelique Hardin will be recognized for their life saving efforts on July 19, 2012 when they responded to a neighbor’s cry for help. A two-year-old child had fallen into the backyard swimming pool and was unresponsive. The Hardins, who were in their back yard, heard the family cry for help from two houses away. Darren and Angelique worked together to clear the child’s airway and perform CPR. A few moments later, she started to breathe again. Medical arrived and transported the child to UMC. Due to the Hardins' immediate life saving efforts, the girl has fully recovered. 

The special recognition will take place during the regular City Council meeting.

For more information, please contact:

Public Communications Office

North Las Vegas Police Department

1301 East Lake Mead Blvd

North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030