Roll of Honor
Biography
Alan always knew he wanted to be in law enforcement, becoming an Explorer Scout when he was 16. So dedicated that at age 16, the Explorers were engaged to direct traffic for the annual Halloween parade, and there was Alan wearing a full leg cast and directing traffic. He earned his Associate Degree at Black Hawk College, was hired at East Moline (IL) Police Department. Once again eager, he had to work at the desk for several months because he wasn’t old enough to carry a weapon. Throughout his career, he involved himself with helping as many people as he could in all areas – from Illinois to California. Alan earned his Bachelor Degree from Lewis University. Alan worked for a number of Departments over the years. Alan was a Mentor, Street Crimes Supervisor, SWAT Member, Firearms Instructor, FTO, Court Security Officer and worked Private Security for Tiger Woods. He touched many lives in many ways, and is missed by more people than even he could imagine.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
Officer Alan Perley served with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Alan Perley is one of 1 officers honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In IL, 11 of 1,318 officers were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.8% of this state's fallen. That is 0.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lake County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Suicide compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alan Perley's cause is highlighted.
How Alan Perley Compares
When Suicide Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Suicide deaths across the full memorial record. Alan Perley is highlighted in Jul.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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