Damian Robinson
Chief Superintendent of Police
"Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, and then succeed on purpose." G.K. Nelson. The aforementioned quote best describes Mr. Damian James Robinson. If you have ever seen what it means to participate in a labor of love, it would truly be through the life of Damien. A very defining moment in his life occurred when he decided to pursue his Law Degree as a full time student, simultaneously working as a full time police officer. He challenged the belief of one of his professor who adamantly told him, that what he was trying to accomplish was impossible and had never been done before. Needless to say, his love and passion for his work drove him to do the impossible; he certainly worked hard and succeeded on purpose.
Damian succeeded by graduating and continued to excel in many areas. Although having travelled extensively around the world, receiving numerous certificates and awards on various training courses and sitting at the tables of diverse groups of leaders, one thing has always remained the same; his humility and endearing personality, that allowed him to see, believe and empathize with the common man and his willingness to roll up his sleeve and do the work. He is a philanthropist in his own rights.
Damian James Robinson I, was born June 3rd 1974 on the island of New Providence. He began his early education at Stephen Dillet Primary School and continued his secondary education, graduating from Kingsway Academy. Damien always had a heart to serve, and it is no surprise that the path he took would lead to him serving the citizens of his country. On July 1, 1994, he joined the Royal Bahamas Police Force and it was then that his focus became more defined and his passion for policing became a reality. Being the person that he is, he knew that in addition to hard work, a conscientious effort to pursue higher education was inevitable and played a pivotal role in the advancement of his career.
He furthered his education at the Bahamas Baptist Community College earning an Associate of Arts Degree in Law & Criminal Justice, completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of West Indies and earned his Legal Education Certificate at the Eugene Dupuch Law School. In October 2007 he was called to the Bahamas Bar as a Counsel & Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public.
Knowing that family life was an integral part of the moral fabric of society, especially as it pertains to law and order, Damien along with being focused on his career goals and aspirations balanced life almost effortlessly with his wife and three children. He believed in practicing what he preached by striving to be an exemplary role model to young men in particular. Having this belief, with his core values of family life being hinged around biblical convictions, Damian was ordained as a Deacon in his church family of Mekaddish Ministries Incorporated.
In bringing more balance to his life he engages in many extracurricular sporting activities as an avid softball player, playing competitively on two softball teams and recreational basketball.
During his time on the Police Force Damian rose steadily through the ranks, he also worked as a Legal Intern at the Attorney General's Office, and a Tutor/Pupil at the Eugene Dupuch Law School Legal Aid Clinic. As his hard work and consistent efforts to excel did not go un-noticed he has worked in various areas of the Police Force affording him the opportunities to learn every aspect of policing. In his early career he has worked in the Cable Beach Police Station, Central Division, Abaco District and later on gained experience in areas of Mobile Patrol Division, Security & Intelligence Branch, Human Resources and Staff Officer/Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Police and the Northeastern Division. Currently, as a Chief Superintendent of Police he is now the Commander of the Operational Command Division.
Damian has successfully completed various Domestic and International training courses throughout the United States of America, South America and Caribbean Regions. Such training courses included but not limited to:-
- United States Embassy Protective Security Training Course- U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas- May 2003 Royal Bahamas Police
- Introduction to Protective Security Course- Police College Nassau, Bahamas- January 2004 Royal Bahamas Police
- Intelligence Gathering Course- Police College Nassau, Bahamas- October 2004
- Bahamas Department of Public Service Salary Progression Workshop- Nassau, Bahamas-September 2009
- Preparatory Regional Workshop on Negotiations for the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)- Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago-July 2010
- Ministry of Legal Affairs Middle Templeton Advocacy Workshop- Nassau, Bahamas-September 2010
- Second Regional Workshop on Negotiations for the United Nations Arms trade Treaty- Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago-January 2011
- The Second Session of the
Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty- United Nations Headquarters, New York February 2011 - Supporting the Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations through Regional Discussions and Expertise Sharing Regional Seminar- Montevideo, Uruguay-April 2011
- The Third Session of the Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty- United Nations Headquarters, New York-July 2011
- Regional Workshop on Cross-Border Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism and its Financing- Montego Bay, Jamaica-October 2011
- United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty- United Nations Headquarters, New York-July 2012
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Training Seminars and Workshops, San Diego, California, USA- October 2012
- U.S Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs- Academic Criminal Justice Course- Roswell, New Mexico-April 2014
- Regional Seminar for Latin America and the Caribbean on ATT Implementation- Bogota, Colombia-November 2014
- Gang Related Investigation and Prosecution Workshop- Nassau Bahamas-August 6-7, 2015
- First Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty- Cancun Mexico- August 24-28, 2015
- Regional Consultative Workshop for the Caricom Model Legislation on the Arms Trade Treaty & United Nations Programme of Action (UNPoA)- Trinidad & Tobago 25-26 November 2015
- Regional Sub Regional Workshop on Capacity Building and Technical Support for Firearms National Points of Contact- Antigua- January 28- February 3 2017
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Training Seminars and Workshops, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA- October 2017
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Training Seminars and Workshops, Orlando, Florida, USA- October 2018
- Senior Professional Certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership Program, University of the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas- Mar 4 2019-May 6 2019
- 484th Executive Leadership Development Professional Education Series of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA- May 10-17, 2019
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, Training Seminars and Workshops, Chicago, Illinois, USA- October 2019
His affiliations include the Bahamas Bar Association, Eugene Dupuch Alumni Association, University of West Indies Alumni Association, Bahamas Baptist Community College Alumni Association, Member of The International Association of Chief of Police and Toastmaster International Police Dynamic Enforcers Club 7031743.
Chief Superintendent Robinson continues to leave indelible marks in the hearts of many during his journey as a police officer. By consistently evolving and embracing every opportunity he is afforded, his desire to excel continues to propel him to unparalleled heights in his family life and professional life. His willingness to work hard by going the extra mile has always been influenced by his need to succeed. This, undoubtedly will remain the driving force in his life as he continues to break through barriers and implement new and innovative ways to better equip the Royal Bahamas Police Force in executing its mandate.
Damian Robinson
damian.robinson@rbpf.bs
