US Commander General Archbishop Dr. Carl Robinson

Official Statement
Recognition of Archbishop Dr. Carl Robinson
Tribal Leader – International Police Executive – Diplomatic Advocate for Global Justice.

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, together with its partners, proudly recognizes Archbishop Dr. Carl Robinson as a federally recognized tribal member and a global leader in public safety, diplomacy, and law enforcement education.
Dr. Robinson holds official tribal identification and travel documentation, acknowledged under TSA protocols, affirming his sovereign tribal citizenship and leadership credentials on domestic and international platforms.

He presently serves as U.S. Commander and Board Member of the International Police Academy (IPA) — also known as the UNIPOL International Police University — an officially recognized Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) with campuses in Brussels, Dubai, and Germany, operating across more than 140 countries. The IPA delivers accredited training in policing, counterterrorism, leadership, and public safety in collaboration with the UN, U.S. State Department, NATO, and allied international bodies.

Dr. Robinson also leads as Founder and Director of the Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy at Harvest Christian University, named in honor of Georgia A. Robinson, the first African American woman to serve as an LAPD officer. The academy now includes specialized programs in community-based policing and police aviation, designed to develop future professionals across tribal, local, and international law enforcement sectors.

Holding diplomatic status in accordance with the Geneva Convention, and serving within an international IGO framework, Dr. Robinson continues to promote peace, justice, and intergovernmental cooperation among sovereign tribal nations and global policing organizations.

Legal Protections and Recognition for Archbishop Dr. Carl Robinson, the School, and the International Police Academy (IPA/UNIPOL)

Archbishop Dr. Carl Robinson, his affiliated school, and the International Police Academy (IPA/UNIPOL) are protected and recognized under a comprehensive framework of tribal, federal, and international la. as outlined below:

Tribal Sovereignty and Federal Recognition:
Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Status:.
Diplomatic Protections:
Educational Accreditation and Law Enforcement Training:

GEORGIA A. ROBINSON POLICE ACADEMY

Georgia Ann Robinson’s remarkable story begins in the early 1900s, after she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, Morgan, and their daughter.

During World War I, as the Los Angeles Police Department lost staff to the war effort, Robinson stepped forward and began volunteering at the city jail in 1916. For three years, she worked tirelessly as a jail matron, often helping women and children in trouble—going far beyond her official duties and even welcoming those with nowhere to go into her own home.

Robinson’s dedication and compassion caught the attention of her superiors. she was offered a formal position, and on June 10, 1919, became the first Black woman appointed as a Los Angeles Police Department officer and one of the very first in the entire United States.

As an officer, Robinson worked on juvenile and homicide cases, focusing especially on aiding Black women and youth.

Tragedy struck in 1928 when Robinson, trying to break up a fight in the women’s jail, suffered a violent injury that left her permanently blind nit she continued to work for causes of that era.

The academy strives to embody her commitment to service, community, and justice, inspiring future generations of law enforcement professionals to follow in her footsteps.

In honor of her extraordinary achievements and enduring influence, Harvest Christian University is naming its police academy the Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy.

Path to Law Enforcement

Official Introduction and Protective Statement

Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy

Harvest Christian University

Federally Protected under the Sovereignty of the Pamunkey Nation

Introduction

The Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy, housed within Harvest Christian University, operates as a federally protected, tribally governed law enforcement training institution under the sovereign jurisdiction of the Pamunkey Indian Nation. This academy stands as a historic tribute to Georgia Ann Robinson, the first African American female police officer in the LAPD, and is dedicated to the development of ethical, community-based, and spiritually grounded law enforcement professionals.

Protected Status and Legal Authority

The Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy is protected under federal law, tribal codes, and educational statutes, with full rights granted to tribal nations to establish, train, and govern their own law enforcement bodies. This right is not subject to outside approval, and is firmly supported by the following legal frameworks:

Legal Foundations and Codes Cited

Tribal Sovereignty & Self-Governance

25 U.S. Code § 1301–1304 – Indian Civil Rights Act
Recognizes the inherent sovereign authority of tribal nations to govern their own internal affairs, including law enforcement and criminal justice systems.
25 U.S. Code § 5304 (formerly 25 U.S.C. § 450b) – Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
Supports tribal self-governance in education, training, and law enforcement development through federally funded partnerships and independent tribal institutions.

Public Law 280 & Tribal Policing

While some states have authority over tribal lands via Public Law 280, Virginia is not a PL-280 state, meaning the Pamunkey Nation retains full legal authority to establish and operate tribal police without interference from state governments.

Tribal Law Enforcement Recognition

U.S. Department of the Interior – Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) recognizes the right of federally recognized tribes to establish their own law enforcement agencies.
BIA also provides pathways for tribal police to receive federal training, credentials, and jurisdictional recognition.

Institutional Authority and Governance

The Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy is:

Chartered under Harvest Christian University, a private institution operating in educational partnership with Indigenous nations.
Fully recognized and protected by the Pamunkey Indian Nation, a federally recognized sovereign government with all associated treaty rights and jurisdictional protections.
Aligned with tribal codes enacted in 2015, granting the Nation full authority to educate, train, certify, and deploy Indigenous law enforcement professionals under its governance.

Mission and Purpose

“To train sovereign protectors who serve their communities with honor, justice, and spiritual conviction—grounded in Indigenous law, federal recognition, and the highest moral standards.”

Key Training Focus Areas

Tribal law & criminal justice systems
Federal Indian law and jurisdictional authority
Peacekeeping rooted in community and spiritual leadership
De-escalation and culturally responsive policing
Cross-departmental training with BIA and tribal agencies

Final Affirmation

The Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy is not subject to external approval or jurisdiction.

It is an institution established under federal law, protected tribal sovereignty, and constitutional rights of self-determination.

Any attempts to interfere with its operations violate the laws of the United States and the sovereign rights of the Pamunkey Nation.

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