Richard Tipton

Richard Tipton has extensive experience in law enforcement and transportation. Currently serving as a Delivery Driver at Toyota Knoxville since July 2016, Richard delivers car parts to various shops in the Knoxville area. Prior to this role, Richard had a long career in law enforcement, including serving as a Deputy Sheriff at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office from July 1982 to October 2015, where responsibilities included patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations. Richard also held the position of Certified Field Training Officer, training new recruits. Richard's law enforcement career began in the United States Air Force, where Richard served as a Law Enforcement Specialist from December 1977 to December 1981. Richard holds a diploma from Clearwater High School, obtained in 1976.