Why Alabama Flags Were Lowered
Officer Dallas Hinton.
When the Alabama Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
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Where the Alabama Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
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Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
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Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
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Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, within the State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and across the state of Alabama, to honor fallen officer Dallas Hinton of the Thomasville Police Department who gave his life in the line of duty, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Officer Hinton was 25 years old. A native of Tuscaloosa and a resident of Thomasville, Dallas Hinton proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in Japan and Afghanistan. A two-year veteran of the Thomasville Police Department, Officer Hinton brought to his role as a protector of the public the same courage and commitment he forged in service of our country. Sadly, he lost his life while on duty on April 22, 2026. I join with all Alabamians in sending our heartfelt prayers to Officer Hinton’s family, friends and colleagues at the Thomasville Police Department. While Officer Hinton may have been taken very early, his passion and devotion to serve will never be forgotten. Accordingly, within the State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and across the state of Alabama, flags may be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the date of Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton’s memorial services.
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Alabama Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Officer Dallas Hinton order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins April 29, 2026 and ends April 29, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Alabama half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
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Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.