Pictured above: Deputy Bosler (Stanton County), Deputy Lucas (Hall County) and Deputy Fowler (Hall County) stand together for a photo after being presented with their Life Saver Award at the State Fair Board Meeting on Dec. 19.
Pictured above: Sharon and Mark Dreher of Double Locked Security stand alongside employees: Deputy Bosler (Stanton County), Deputy Lucas (Hall County) and Deputy Fowler (Hall County).
Nebraska State Fair Presents Lifesaving Award to Three Officers for Heroic Response
The Nebraska State Fair presented a Lifesaving Award to three members of its security team in recognition of their swift and lifesaving response to a medical emergency that occurred on the fairgrounds earlier this year.
Derek Bosler (Stanton County), Donovan Fowler (Hall County) and Larry Lucas (Hall County) are all full-time deputies who were working as off-duty officers for the Fair’s security operation on Aug. 29 when a guest began choking. The officers immediately responded to the incident, administering CPR until additional medical personnel arrived. Their actions were credited, by the Fair and the family of the patient, for saving the individual’s life.
“I believe guest safety is foundational to everything we do at the Nebraska State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Fair. “Deputies Fowler, Lucas and Bosler are three very good examples of the type of trained professionals we have on-site to serve and protect our guests.”
The officers were recognized at the Fair’s December board meeting for their life saving efforts and quick decision-making. The patient was unable to attend the meeting in-person but Deputy Bosler reported that he stopped in to see her and she is doing well and thankful for the EMS providers that saved her life.
“Their actions demonstrate the importance of strong public safety partnerships and proper training,” Parr said. “Because of their calm response and lifesaving skills, a guest was able to return home safely and will be celebrating a [now] even more special holiday this season.”
The Nebraska State Fair expressed its appreciation to the three officers and to all law enforcement and public safety professionals who support the event each year. The Fair brings a large influx of guests into the Grand Island area across their 11-day event and that increases the need for diligent communication and collaboration across all public safety sectors.
Double Locked Security, on-site security provider for the Nebraska State Fair, was also recognized at the meeting for their outstanding partnership and commitment to the organization and its fair patrons
