Bahamas Department of Correctional Services

Bahamas Department of Correctional Services

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Fox Hill P. O. Box N 504 Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas

Contacts

Gail Charlow
Gail Charlow

Finance Officer

Doan Cleare C.D.
Doan Cleare C.D.

Acting Commissioner of Corrections

Dr. Hasting Johnson
Dr. Hasting Johnson

Senior Medical Officer

Dr. Rochelle Lightbourn
Dr. Rochelle Lightbourn

Sexual Offenders Registrar

Charles Murphy
Charles Murphy

Commissioner

Derek Noville O.M.
Derek Noville O.M.

Assistant Commissioner of Corrections, Rehabilitative Services

CCO Bradley Rahming
CCO Bradley Rahming

Staff Officer

David Rahming O.M.
David Rahming O.M.

Assistant Commissioner of Corrections, Housing Units

James Simmons O.M.
James Simmons O.M.

Assistant Commissioner for Maximum Security & Support Services

Andrea Sweeting
Andrea Sweeting

Education & Training

Ms. Regina Thompson
Ms. Regina Thompson

HR Director

Rev. Dr. William Thompson
Rev. Dr. William Thompson

Corrections Chaplain

Bernardette Thompson-Murray C.D.
Bernardette Thompson-Murray C.D.

Deputy Commissioner of Corrections

Enoch Gaitor
Enoch Gaitor

Assistant Commissioner of Corrections, Maximum Correctional Facility

Ashwood Turnquest
Ashwood Turnquest

Assistant Commissioner of Corrections, Communications & Surveillance

Karen Neilly
Karen Neilly

Human Resources Director

National Security, Ministry of

Areas of Responsibility

  • Prisoners
  • Prisons
  • Safe keeping of inmates as prescribed by the courts.
Custody

We will provide safe, secure custody for all inmates placed under our charge & in so doing, prevent unlawful escapes & unauthorized entry as a matter of uppermost importance.

Order

We will create and maintain an orderly environment characterized by cleanliness and discipline, free from riots, strikes, fights, gangs, clutter, debris and incivility.

Care

We will seek in all endeavors to uplift the human person, blending the need for caring and compassion while demonstrating that justice and fairness can co-exist.

Opportunity

We will aggressively create opportunities for the welfare, growth and upward mobility of staff (male and female: uniformed and non-uniformed) while creatively fostering an atmosphere within which inmates can be prepared for successful re-entry into the wider society.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, in accordance with universally accepted standards, contributes to the protection of society by optimizing staff development, while maintaining inmates in a controlled, safe, secure and humane environment that encourages rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.

VISION STATEMENT

The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services sets the standard for excellence in public safety, customer service, victim awareness and community reparation in a spirit of openness.

CORE VALUES

We believe in…

  • Public safety, victim rights and fair treatment of inmates.
  • A dedicated workforce that is well trained and diversified.
  • Exceptional customer service as our reasonable expectation.
  • Holding inmates accountable for change and reparation.
  • Excellence through responsible and efficient use of resources.
  • Teamwork that focuses on winning, not individual scoring.
  • Encouraging break through ideas from all levels.
  • Ethical behavior at all levels of the organization.
  • Resisting corruption's in all forms.
  • Working towards full embrace of the United Nations‟ Standard Minimum Rules For the Treatment of Offenders.

Dr. Elliston Rahming
Superintendent of Prison

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