The Henry County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony on Monday for the retirement of Sheriff Lane Perry and the promotion of Wayne Davis to Interim Sheriff. Davis will serve in the interim role until the end of the year.
Perry served the sheriff’s office for over 30 years including 17 years in supervisory roles.
Davis has served in various capacities within the Henry County Sheriff’s Office since his appointment as a Deputy Sheriff in 2000. Over the years, he has risen through the ranks, earning the position of Investigator in 2003, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Patrol Division, and Lieutenant of Criminal Investigations, where he oversaw major criminal investigations cases.
Davis served as Captain of Investigations from 2016, supervising various units within the department and fulfilling additional duties such as Internal Affairs Investigations and Public Information Officer. Additionally, Davis has been a member of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team for 21 years, serving as the SWAT Commander for the past seven years.
In March 2023, Davis was promoted to the position of Major. With his notable achievements, Davis is a Virginia Forensic Science Academy graduate, and he is nationally certified in internal affairs investigations. Recently, in February 2023, he attained the Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Certification, and he will be awarded at the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Spring Conference in April. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Certification Program recognizes the commitment of Virginia sheriffs and deputies to excellence, lifelong learning, and the advancement of public safety as a profession.