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Sergeant Perry Barrett was killed after being assaulted by a mentally unstable person who had fled from the city hospital's emergency room. As Sergeant Barrett talked to the subject, the man suddenly struck him in the head, causing him to fall backward and strike his head on the curb. Sergeant Barrett was a United States Navy World War II veteran and had served with the Salamanca Police Department for 23 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sergeant Barrett gave the Salamanca Police Department 23 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salamanca community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Perry Franklin Barrett served in the U.S. Navy (1944â1946) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Perry is the only officer of Salamanca Police Department remembered here.
Perry is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Perry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Perry is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1982, 7 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1982, 122 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1982, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Perry was 55. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Perry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Perry was 55. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Perry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Perry was 55. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Perry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Salamanca Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Perry Franklin Barrett served in the U.S. Navy (1944–1946) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-E
What is kept
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