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UNLV officers involved in December shooting receive award for valor during annual conference

University Police Officers involved in UNLV receive Award for Valor
Posted at 8:15 PM, Jun 29, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — UNLV Detective Nathaniel Drum and Officer Damian Garcia were awarded the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Award for Valor during the IACLEA Annual Conference Leadership Awards & Installation Gala held in New Orleans this week.

Detective Drum and Officer Garcia’s valiant actions during the active assailant incident during the UNLV shooting on Dec. 6 garnered their nomination for this prestigious award.

“These heroes epitomize the true essence of bravery, and I am proud of all they did on that dark day,” said Vice President and Director Garcia.