The sheriff is the principal conservator of the peace in his county, and it is his duty to suppress all riots, unlawful assemblies and affrays. In the execution of such duty, he may summon to his aid as many of the men of his county as he thinks proper.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 15-6-1 - Sheriff Principal Conservator of the Peace.
Section 15-6-2 - Judges Authorized to Require Persons to Give Security to Keep Peace.
Section 15-6-4 - Refusal, etc., of Municipal Official to Comply With Order of Governor.
Section 15-6-3 - Offense Committed or Threatened in Presence of Judge.