Hinton served 32 years with the Florida Highway Patrol. He was stationed in Troop J, where he served with the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.
The academy said further, "We are mourning the loss of one our own and remember Master Sergeant Hinton as an extraordinary individual who always showed his heroism during his 32 years with FHP. Please keep the Hinton family and our FHP family in your prayers."
Hinton is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.