Background

Smith, Richard Allan was born on April 9, 1949 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Wilbur Lincoln and Alice Smith.

Education

Bachelor, Florida Presbyterian College, 1971. Master of Arts, University South Florida, 1975.

Career

Deputy chief of police, St. Petersburg (Florida) Police Department, 1975-1981; assistant chief of police, St. Petersburg (Florida) Police Department, 1981-1989; director management services bureau, Arlington (Texas) Police Department, since 1989. Adjunct instructor U. South Florida, Tampa, 1976-1987.

Achievements

• Richard Allan Smith has been listed as a noteworthy protective services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Committee member Leadership St. Petersburg, 1980-1984. Board member Eckerd College Alumni Association, St. Petersburg, 1987-1988, St. Petersburg Police Athletic League, 1984-1988. Member Police Executive Research Forum (associate), American Society for Public Administration (president Suncoast chapter 1978-1979).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, jogging.

Connections

Married Susan Jane Pickel, March 5, 1988.

Father:

Wilbur Lincoln

Mother:

Alice Smith

Spouse:

Susan Jane Pickel