the history of the police force

2019 – 2022

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Paul Farquharson 2001–2008

IN BURNT Ground, Long Island, Paul Farquharson was born on January 10, 1949. On December 12, 1966, Paul became a member of the police force.

Mr Farquharson remained diligent and focused despite being given numerous high-profile tasks. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, His Grace, the Most Reverend and Rt Honourable Dr Robert Runcie, and others were among those he assisted.

He achieved Sergeant status within the first eight years of his work before receiving the Gazetted rank

Reginald Ferguson

2008–2010

The Acklins native Reginald Ferguson, who was raised in Snug Corner, was born in 1946.

At the age of 19, influenced by his uncle who was also a police officer, he left Acklins in search of better employment prospects in New Providence.

He then joined the Royal Bahamas Police Force on October 13, 1965. He established himself as a force commander right away, earning a promotion

Ellison Greenslade

2010–2017

IN JANUARY 2010, Ellison Edroy Greenslade was appointed as the Bahamas’ police commissioner. He had just finished a oneyear secondment with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada and had earlier held the position of acting deputy Commissioner of Police. He joined the force’s Executive Management Team in 2000 and was later elevated to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police before being relocated to Freeport, Grand

Anthony Ferguson 2017–2019

IN 2017, Anthony Ferguson, who was reared in Mount Thompson, Exuma, was appointed as the seventh police commissioner in the Bahamas. He joined the police in November 1980 and advanced through the ranks, receiving assignments to different divisions in New Providence.

He finished numerous training programmes both domestically and abroad, of Assistant Superintendent in 1988.

After being named acting commissioner in January 2000, Mr Farquharson immediately started making aggressive public relations efforts. With his official attire, he entered the streets of New Providence, to create a channel of communication between the public and the police, he worked with his managerial team, neighbourhood, and spiritual leaders. On November 21, 2001, Mr Farquharson was chosen to serve as Commissioner.

Mr Farquharson made incalculable improvements to the Police Department’s organisational framework and operating procedures during his tenure as Commissioner.

For his expertise in policing, he has also received numerous awards, accolades, and commendations on a national and worldwide level. Mr Farquharson served as the British High Commissioner since February 2008 to 2017 and he also chairs the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee created by the ministry of National Security.

He worked in several divisions, including the Drug Enforcement Unit, over the course of his more than 44 years of service, and he received training from organisations all over the world.

In addition to creating the Drug Intelligence Program and serving the Caribbean Region at the International Drug Enforcement Conference.

THE eighth Commissioner of Police of the Bahamas, Paul A Rolle, a native of Andros, assumed office on March 30, 2020, after taking over from Anthony Ferguson.

On March 16, 1983, Commissioner Rolle joined the Police Department.

As the Force’s ex-officio Provost Marshall, he had overall command, supervision, guidance, and control as the Commissioner of

Clayton Fernander 2022–present

COMMISSIONER Clayton Leroy Fernander rose to the top of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Only nine Bahamians have been appointed to the position of Commissioner of Police since 1973, and Mr Fernander is one of them. He joined the force in 1982 after graduating from CC Sweeting Senior High School and started his illustrious career at the Traffic Division before moving to the Criminal Investigations

Department in 1984.

He spent 28 consecutive years in criminal investigations, served in other capacities throughout the Force, and made an indelible mark on criminal investigations. His rise to the top was underpinned by his fearless work, bravery, plain speaking ability, and diligence that led to the closure of numerous high-profile cases. He is a firm advocate for leading by example, and his experience, humility, and noted investigative instincts have undoubtedly cemented his legacy as a trusted and respected police officer.

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Commissioner Rolle unveiled a new vision for building safer communities with seven objectives after being appointed to lead the organisation.

Commissioner Rolle also started a herculean task to actively restructure the Force by creating and disseminating policy documents to increase the efficacy and efficiency of all police officers in general.

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to Corporal in 1974 and ultimately attaining the position of Commissioner of Police on March 16, 2009.

For his dedicated work, he has been recognised with numerous accolades and honors, including the Queen’s Police Medal.

investigations and search and rescue missions in the wake of natural disasters.

In recognition of his outstanding police service, Greenslade was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM), the Prime Minister’s Above and Beyond Award, and a commendation from The Governor General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Bahama. He served as The Northern Bahamas’ District Commander for seven years, and during that time he was recognised for his leadership during such as advanced sex crime investigations and criminal investigations.

He serves on the Bahamas’ Advisory Board for The Salvation Army. Mr Greenslade was appointed Bahamas High Commissioner to The United Kingdom on November 15, 2017.

Along with the Queen’s Police Medal, he also has awards for Meritorious Service, Long Service, and Good Conduct. Since taking office as commissioner, he has outlined a new strategy for the agency that centers on building safer communities and outlined six priorities for the agency to follow.

Mr Ferguson now heads the National Intelligence Agency created by the Ministry of National Security.