Paid for and authorized by Lippa for Sheriff

For A Safer Place To Live, Work, And Raise A Family

A LIfetime dedicated to public service

 

Sheriff Lippa began his public safety career in 1975 as a Police Aide for Henrico County. Lippa's sworn service to the citizens of the Commonwealth began in 1976 when he was sworn in as a Henrico County Police Officer. Lippa graduated from the academy with the top skills award. This award covered firearms, driving and physical fitness. Lippa continued as a Henrico Officer until 1979. Lippa then began his Virginia State Police career, graduating from the 67th basic state police academy with additional physical fitness awards. From 1979-1989 he was a Virginia State Trooper stationed in Caroline County.

 

Lippa reluctantly suffered but survived the "widowmaker" heart attack in May of 2022. As of January 1, 2023, Lippa retired ending 19 years as Sheriff and 47 years of public service. He and his wife, Donna live in Ruther Glen.

 

Sheriff Lippa stated, "I am so grateful to those who have supported me throughout my law enforcement career as for without them, we would not have made Caroline County a safer place to live, work and raise a family. I am blessed to have my family, wife Donna, our children, Ashley, Anthony (Tamara), our seven grandchildren, Caleb, Adam, Ayden, Andrew, Jameson, Ace and Axton. As God continues to bless me, I look forward to the next chapter in my book of life, so in closing, I pray that God sheds his blessing upon you."

 

education

 

• Associates Degree in Education - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
• Bachelor's Degree in Administration of Justice - Virginia State University
• Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Virginia Commonwealth University
• Graduate - Central Police Academy
• Graduate - 4th Basic Henrico Police Academy
• Graduate - 67th Virginia State Police Academy
• Graduate - 100th Session of the Nortwestern University School of Police Staff & Command
• Graduate - 89th Session of the National Sheriff's Institute

 

BOards & appointments

 

• Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy - VIce President, Executive Committee
• Pamunkey Regional Jail -  Board Member
• Peumansend Creek Regional Jail - Board Member
• Governor's Appointed Division of Forensic Science Board
• Virginia Sheriff's Institute - Former Board Member
• Torch Run (Special Olympics) - Region 2 Director