Governor Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann.

Sgt. Heimann was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, September 28.

“For nearly a decade, Sergeant Heimann was committed to protecting those in Hays, and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“His sacrifice is a debt that we will never forget or be able to repay. My sincere condolences go out to his family and loved ones as they mourn this tragedy, and to all Kansans as we grieve our state’s fourth line-of-duty death in the last three months.”

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/45c90b33-b465-4895-91a5-6a3500fa2d9f">Sergeant Heimann will be honored during services held on Friday, October 3.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759260857096.jpeg" alt="Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas Office of the GovernorGovernor Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann.Sgt. Heimann was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, September 28.“For nearly a decade, Sergeant Heimann was committed to protecting those in Hays, and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“His sacrifice is a debt that we will never forget or be able to repay. My sincere condolences go out to his family and loved ones as they mourn this tragedy, and to all Kansans as we grieve our state’s fourth line-of-duty death in the last three months.”<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/45c90b33-b465-4895-91a5-6a3500fa2d9f">Sergeant Heimann will be honored during services held on Friday, October 3.</a>

Flag directed at half-staff for fallen Hays officer on Friday