Robert Lightford has over 20 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience. He is a committed leader and has retained a reputation for honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
Mr. Lightford began his law enforcement career as a Deputy Town Marshal for Rocky Ripple Police Department in 1994. He attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Pre- Basic Academy in 1995. During his tenure with the Rocky Ripple Police Department, he gathered experience in the divisions of Gang Intelligence, Narcotics Investigations, K9 Handling and Training, Administration and Supervision.
Mr. Lightford served as team leader for a federal housing project task force that cleaned up housing projects throughout Indianapolis and Marion County. In 1997, he received The Distinguished Service Award for saving the lives of two City of Lawrence Police officers. He also received the same award in 1998 for apprehending and aiding in the conviction of three serial burglary suspects.
In 2000, Mr. Lightford attended the Marion County Sheriff Department Training Academy and became a Special Deputy Sheriff. He was assigned to The Washington Township Municipal School District as a supervising patrol officer. Throughout his years in law enforcement, he advanced through the ranks of the various Law Enforcement offices, and received numerous citations and commendations.
From July 2015 to July 2016 Mr. Lightford became the Deputy Chief of Police for The Town of Winchester Marshal's Office in Drew County Arkansas. Lightford's primary duties were to oversee the day-to-day operations of the City of the Marshal's Office.
In 2017 Mr. Lightford became a Deputy Sheriff with The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office in Georgia where he is currently assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division.
Mr. Lightford’s credentials include NRA certifications in Fire Arms Training and Instruction, Gang Identification, Narcotics Interdiction, Interrogation Techniques, Crises Management, Defensive Tactics and certification as a Taser Instructor through Taser International. Mr. Lightford is an Oglethorpe University alumnus, where he studied history; he is a graduate of American Intercontinental University where he received a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Science.
Concurrently with his years in Law Enforcement, he owned and operated The Crime Prevention Task Force, a private investigation and security company licensed in Indiana. Mr. Lightford currently operates Special Task Force Protection Agency LLC, a corporate security and investigation company with offices in Georgia, Indiana and Alabama.
Mr. Lightford is a proud husband and father and remains devoted to making contributions in both public service and community involvement projects.
