RIP Dan Hinton

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Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
February 19, 2019
Contact: Kylie Mason
Phone: (850) 245-0150
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Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Loss of Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following statement regarding the passing of Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton. Sgt. Hinton suffered cardiac arrest today during a training exercise and later passed away:

“I am deeply saddened by the news that Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton passed away today. Sgt. Hinton served Floridians honorably and bravely for more than three decades. Please keep his family, friends and colleagues at the Florida Highway Patrol in your prayers.”

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RIP Bubba. Prayers for your family.

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Rest In Peace, Sir. Thoughts and Prayers to Sgt. Hinton’s family and the FHP.

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RIP, Sir. 30+ years dedicated to FHP and the people of Florida. You will be missed.

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Sgt. Hinton thank you for always treating me kindly. You will be missed.

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RIP sir. Thank you for your service

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He was a damn good leader and a damn good person. Sad to hear this news.

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For those of you who never "knew" Dan, you missed an exceptionally fine man. Dan spent many years representing his fellow troopers vis FAST, but he really made his mark on the Felony Team in Troop F. Many years ago at a DEA training event, Dan and his dog Bishop found drugs in a seized vehicle that the DEA had been using for demonstrations, unaware they had not discovered the hidden compartment. Embarrassing for them, just another day for Dan. Probably his most endearing quality was that he appreciated those who did a good job, and didn't mind telling you. Dispatcher, radio tech, clerk, or Major, he had a way of rewarding you with his friendship. I will miss that. There is no one you would rather see roll up as your backup when danger visited. Many join FHP believing their reputation will be enhanced. Dan was one of the rare few whose career enhanced the reputation of FHP. I know one thing for certain. He got through those "Pearly Gates". If for no other reason that the Devil knows if he didn't, Dan and Bishop would have that mess called Hell cleaned up in a matter of weeks. Rest in Peace Dan, I am glad I had the privilege to know you.

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For those of you who never "knew" Dan, you missed an exceptionally fine man. Dan spent many years representing his fellow troopers vis FAST, but he really made his mark on the Felony Team in Troop F. Many years ago at a DEA training event, Dan and his dog Bishop found drugs in a seized vehicle that the DEA had been using for demonstrations, unaware they had not discovered the hidden compartment. Embarrassing for them, just another day for Dan. Probably his most endearing quality was that he appreciated those who did a good job, and didn't mind telling you. Dispatcher, radio tech, clerk, or Major, he had a way of rewarding you with his friendship. I will miss that. There is no one you would rather see roll up as your backup when danger visited. Many join FHP believing their reputation will be enhanced. Dan was one of the rare few whose career enhanced the reputation of FHP. I know one thing for certain. He got through those "Pearly Gates". If for no other reason that the Devil knows if he didn't, Dan and Bishop would have that mess called Hell cleaned up in a matter of weeks. Rest in Peace Dan, I am glad I had the privilege to know you.

Powerful. Well said.

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Dan was the example of what rookies hope to become when they join any LEO agency. He was a wealth of knowledge and made himself available to anyone and everyone. This agency will miss him personally and professionally.