Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen

El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen by: Melissa Luna Posted: Jan 19, 2023 / 07:04 PM MST Updated: Jan 19, 2023 / 07:04 PM MST EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Flags of the State of Texas will be lowered to half-staff at all buildings, facilities, and offices in the City of El Paso in honor of El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen. Flags will fly at half-staff until Chief Allen's internment. Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement Thursday saying: 'Today I requested that Governor Abbott authorize that flags of the State of Texas be lowered to half-staff at all buildings, facilities, and offices in the City of El Paso in honor of El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen and his exemplary service to the City of Paso during his nearly 15 years at the helm of our police department and his 45 years as a dedicated law enforcement officer.