Eric Robins

Background

About Eric Robins

Eric Robins Chief of Police CapMetro Transit Police Department. In 2022 joined the CapMetro Transportation to create its' first police department form the ground up and became the first police chief. Houston native retired chief of police for the City of Sugar Land after being with the organization for 30 years. He rose through the ranks from Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief of Police before becoming the Chief of Police in 2018. Under his leadership, the City of Sugar Land held the lowest crime rate in history. He has a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice-Leadership and Management at Sam Houston State University and Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown. Chief Robins has been the recipient of the Houston area, 100 Club-Officer of the Year Award. He holds the following certifications: Master Peace Officer Certification, a graduate of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Leadership Forum, Fort Bend County Leadership for Non-Profit Excellence, a Graduate of the FBI National Academy and member of the FBI- NA- Alumni, a graduate of the Bill Black Wood Law Enforcement Management Institute and a Graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Policing in Boston. He is associated with the following organizations: American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Capitol Area Law Enforcement Executives Association (CALEEA) Downtown Austin Alliance, National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)-Houston Chapter past president, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), Texas Police Association (TPA), Texas Police Chiefs’ Association (TPCA) Houston Area Chiefs of Police Association (HACPA) Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) national CALEA Assessor, past Board Member for Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels program, and the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. In 2024, Chief Robins was appointed by the Fort Bend County District Attorney to serve as a commissioner on the Fort Bend County Sherriff’s Office Civil Service Commission. Their role is to adopt, publish, and enforce rules regarding selection and classification of employees; competitive examinations; promotions, seniority, and tenure; layoffs and dismissals; disciplinary actions; grievance procedures; the rights of employees during an internal investigation; and other matters relating to the selection of employees and procedural, substantive rights, advancement, benefits, and working conditions of employees.