Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Sanford Perryman succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained in the line of duty the previous day, when Chief Perryman intercepted a local pool hall owner getting off the afternoon train with a suitcase of illegal whiskey. Both were shot in the gun battle, both died of their wounds.
Survivors
Chief Perryman had served with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Perryman gave the Sylacauga Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sylacauga community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Perryman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Sanford S. Perryman is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Sylacauga Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Sanford S. Perryman's cause is highlighted.
How Sanford S. Perryman Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Sanford S. Perryman is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Sanford S. Perryman was killed by gun; unknown type.
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