Alaska Statutes Title 44. State Government § 44.09.099. Honor and Sacrifice Flag

(a) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag is designated as an official symbol of the state for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the selfless service and individual sacrifice of firefighters and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their families.

(b) The design of the Honor and Sacrifice Flag is a blue field symbolizing the national law enforcement community; a purple field signifying mourning the loss of a firefighter; a white field symbolizing the purity of heart within individuals who serve, protect, and are willing to face the challenges of each day regardless of risk; a black star representing the individuals who wear the distinctive badge, including sheriffs and members of the United States Marshal Service; a red Maltese cross recognizing the individuals who have fallen while serving in emergency response communities; a gold shield symbolizing the value of life given and recognizing all law enforcement officers and other public safety representatives who wear a shield, including emergency medical technicians, and who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; a folded flag element signifying the final tribute to an individual fallen for the sake of others and highlighting a family's sacrifice; and a flame signifying an eternal reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet burns on in the memory of all who knew and loved the fallen hero.

(c) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag may be displayed at the locations listed in (d) of this section on any day, including

(d) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag may be displayed at the following locations on the days listed under (c) of this section:

(e) An employee of the state or a municipality may not be required to report to work solely for the purpose of displaying the Honor and Sacrifice Flag.

(f) The commissioner of administration may adopt regulations to implement this section.