Assistant Chief Kathleen Robinson

Background

Assistant Chief Robinson began her career with the Tucson Police Department in 1984. She was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2000.

Education

• Masters of Education Degree, Educational Leadership ─ Northern Arizona University, 1999
• Bachelor of Science Degree, Child Development/Family Relations, Minor in Physical Education ─ University of Arizona, 1981

Specialized Training

• Southwest Leadership Program ─ University of Arizona Eller College of Management, 2005
• FBI National Academy, 2004
• Senior Management Institute for Police, 2000

Professional Highlights/Affiliations

• Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
• Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit
• Outstanding Law Enforcement Award - Men's Anti-Violence Partnership
• "Women On The Move" Award
• VDay "Until The Violence Stops" Award, SACASA
• Tucson Center for Women & Children, Board of Directors
• Pima Prevention Partnership, Board of Directors/Vice President
• YWCA, Board of Directors
• Women At The Top

Law Enforcement Experience

Assistant Chief Robinson has commanded:

• Support Services Bureau
• Operations Bureau 1
• Investigative Services Bureau
• Administrative Services Bureau

As a Captain, Assistant Chief Robinson was in charge of Operations Division West. As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Robinson was a commander in:

• Special Investigations
• Operations Division South
• Operations Division Midtown

As a Sergeant, Assistant Chief Robinson supervised:

• Office of Internal Affairs
• Hostage Negotiations Unit
• Operations Division South

As an Officer, Assistant Chief Robinson was assigned to Patrol in Operations Division South and was an Investigator in Operations Division West.