ASP Allan James: A Career Built on Service, Discipline and Sport

by Michael Bascombe 

Assistant Superintendent of Police Allan James is among the officers of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) who were promoted on Monday during a ceremony held in St George's.

ASP James joined the RGPF on November 30, 1992, after enrolling at the Police Training School at Fort George. He was part of Course Number 23, which comprised 58 recruits. After six months of training, he graduated in June 1993 at the Old Queen’s Park, the final recruit course to pass out at that historic venue. Assigned badge number PC 829, James distinguished himself early, earning two honours: Best at Drill and Best at First Aid.

His policing career began at the Traffic Department at the Carenage, where he served for six months. This was followed by postings at the Gouyave Police Station and the Grand Roy Police Station, each for three months. From July 1994 to January 1999, he served in the Eastern Division at the Grenville Police Station, before a brief transfer to St David’s in 1999 and a subsequent return to Grenville until January 2000.

At that stage of his career, James still held the rank of Police Constable. In 2000, he was transferred on special assignment to the Police Computer Room at Fort George—now the ICT Department—where he would later rise to become Officer-in-Charge, a position he currently holds. His technical competence and leadership were further recognised when he completed a one-year detachment as Head of Security at the Houses of Parliament, from August 2018 to September 2019.

ASP James’ rise through the ranks reflects steady progression and dedication. He was promoted to Corporal in June 2004, advanced to Sergeant in February 2012, elevated to Inspector in January 2019, and now assumes duties as an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

Beyond policing, ASP James has made a significant impact in sports administration and participation. A former Vice President of the Grenada Football Association (GFA), he has been deeply involved in football for decades. He represented the RGPF football team for 15 years and has served on the Police Sports Club since 2008.

In addition, ASP James is an accredited Match Commissioner with both CONCACAF and FIFA, and also serves as a Venue Coordinator, roles that place him at the centre of match operations, security coordination and event management at the regional and international levels. His combined expertise in policing, security and football administration has made him a valued asset to the sport, particularly in ensuring that matches are conducted in a safe, organised and professional environment.

Born and raised in the village of Morne Fendue, St Patrick, James attended St Patrick’s Roman Catholic School and later Mac Donald College. Policing has been his first and only profession—one he always aspired to pursue. Fittingly, his schoolmates nicknamed him “Cops,” long before the uniform became a reality.

Now promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police, Allan James stands as an example of service, quiet leadership and lifelong dedication—to the RGPF, to sport, and to Grenada.