Former Members of the BSA Police

There are several pages listing former members of the force with contact details on this site. They may be viewed via the links immediately below

Members I-India

Iddon, Dick - Badminton, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9240 - Inspector
Joined: 1973 - Squad: 4/1973; served until 1985
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01453 835042
Straight to Equestrian Staff from Depot plus Squad Instructor of many regular and NS Squads. Would enjoy hearing from any ex recruits and many of my rugby friends who may still be talking to me. I ask your forgiveness.
Updated: 3 December 2011

Impey, Mark - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number: 10420 - Inspector - GSM, ZIM
Attest Date: 6 February 1978 - Squad: 5/1978; served to 6 November 1982
E-mail:; Telephone: +27826587750 - Fax: +27214484407

Inman, Chris - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 8472 - RGSM
Joined: June, 1970 - Squad: 4/1970; served until November, 1981
Branch Membership: Natal Branch
E-Mail:
Salisbury Central - Charge Office with Sean Crowe & Scouse Jones, Arthur Du Toit Phil Hart. Licence Inspectors - worked in company with brian Hodson, Stoffel Steyn, Swannie Swanepoel. 1975/6 Worked at Matapi as an S/O with Jon Jordan, Chris Cannon, George Paton, Slopie Schoeman,Dave Pepperill,Ant Crosley, Dennis Marshall, Spats Jansen,Vic Sutherland. 1976 - 1977?S/O Stodart worked with Pat Fergussen, Spats Jansen. 1978/79. Worked AT Breaside as an S/O with Jamie Tennant. 1978/79 as an Inspector Investigations Salisbury Central and Control Room, working with Jimmy Shield, Pat Burns, Arthur Du Toit, et al. P.G.H.Q Planning and Development with Jock Gibson, Jock Mitchell. Worked at Police Staff college with Eddie Bush, ?Cocky Roach (Ex South District) Emigrated to South Africa 1981 and presently self employed in the security industry.
Updated: 15 November 2010

Ions (formerley Onions), Edward - Cape Town, RSA
Force Number : 7310
Joined 16 March 1965 ; served to 30 November 1975
Membership - Cape Town
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27 21 762 9226 Fax 27 21 762 9234
Treasurer BSAP Western Cape Branch

Isdale, Ewen (Scatch) - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 8749 / 9569 - D/Inspector
Attest Date: 1972 / 1976 - Squad: 1/72; served to 1975 / 1981
Branch Membership: Gauteng
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27 82 881 0634
Stationed at Gatooma Rural, Mabelreign, Salisbury Central (Enquiries), Waterfalls, Southerton, SB Salisbury, Kariba/Chirundu and Bulawayo

Members J- Juliet

Jaboor (nee Bayley), Beverly - Peterborough, Canada
Force Number: WP115 - GSM
Joined: 1 January 66 - Squad: 1/1966; served until 11 Aug 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 1-05-295-0311
This is to update my file. I work with Royal African Safaris and have been with them since 2003. We moved from Toronto to Peterborough, Ontario in November 2010. All other family information is current.
Updated: 28 December 2011

Jaboor, Farris 'JB' - Peterborough, Canada
Force Number: 7081 - RGSM
Joined: 9 April 1964 - Squad: 2/1964; served until 11 Aug 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 1-705-295-0311
Married Bev Bayley (WPO 115)- two adult children. Reside in Toronto Canada since 1982 apart from a 6 year assignment in the USA. Retired 2006.
Updated: 28 December 2011

James, Colyn - Monymusk, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7418 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM, Military Forces Commendation (Operational), Dhofar Medal (Oman)
Attest Date: September 1965 - Squad: 8/65; served to January 1970
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01467-651925
District Branch throughout, Lalapanzi, Featherstone, Enkeldoorn and Gwelo Rural. Left to go flying and subsequently joined the RhAf. Flew on 7 Sqn throughout the war. Later in Oman with the Sultans Airforce. Now running a Helicopter and Fixed Wing Operation for BHNL in Nigeria

James, David Killeen 'Dave' - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number:8452 - D/Inspector - RGSM, ZIM
Attest Date: 15 April 1970 - Squad: 3/1970; served to 30 April 1981
Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-mail: ; Telephone: +27-832557258
7 March 2009

James, David Richard 'Taffy' - Sydney, Australia
Force Number: 6606 - C/Superintendent - RGSM, PLSM,ZIM
Attested 12/2/1962 - Squad: 2/62; served until 15/5/1983
Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (02) 9798 9307
Served in the Mashonaland District Branch at Sinoia,Mangula,Bindura,Umvukwes,Concession,Marandellas,Mtoko, Wedza.Sipolilo.Transferred to Midlands at Gwelo and Shabani Then attached to HQ Special Forces before moving to Salisbury South and seeing out my time at Ft Vic. Moved to Sydney following discharge and now deemed retired.Married to Lyn in 1967 and have three children,Lee,Evan and Kate-all proud to be Rhodesian born!
Updated: 4 April 2010

James (nee Haybittel), Debbie - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 205252Z - W/Field Reservist
Joined: 1979; served until 1980
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0713629398
Updated: 5 February 2012

Jansen van Vuuren, Hendrik Gerhardus - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Force Number: 9823 - Patrol Officer
Joined 20 November 1976 - Squad: 11/76; served until 4 April 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27836281693 Fax: 27414536001
Updated: 20 February 2010

Jewson, Alan - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 7855
Joined 12 December 1967 ; served to 1970
Membership -
E-Mail:
Served in Salisbury Central, CPU, Harare, Southerton. Any old buddies out there?

Jewson, Derek - Datchet, United Kingdom
Force Number : 6680
Joined April 1962 ; served to 1967
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01753543230 Fax 01758591588 Served in Vixtoria Province as a rural policeman at Chibi,Gutu and Nuanetsi before joining as an early European member of the Support Unit. I came under the care of Ian Dunbar who is personally responsible for my later fate. We served for the most part in Bulawayo. I visit Southern Africa fairly frequently, last year I spent three weeks in the Zambesi valley, which had not changed much since patrolling there in 66/67. Look forward to linking up with old friends.

Job, Mike - Cape Town, South Africa 26 July 2003
Force Number: 6588 - Inspector - RGSM
Attest Date: 9 February 1962 - Squad: 2/62; served to 9 February 1974
Membership: Cape Town
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 021 7881955 - Fax: 021 4485163
Presently Acting Manager Civic Patrol (Law Enforcement, Armed Response and Security for City of Cape Town) which sees me still in uniform at 60. Still active (in a coaching and examining role)in Judo. Re-married with a 13 year old daughter. Love to hear from old comrades - I have been very remiss in maintaining contact but have never forgotten them.

John, Colin Barry - Woombye, Australia
Force Number: 6994 - Inspector - ZIM; RGSM; PLSM; ZSM
Joined July 1963 - Squad: 9/1963; served to August 1984
Membership: Queensland Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 07 54421334 - Mobile: 0418750227
I Joined as a cadet in Dec 1962, attested at Const in July 1963 I served at Plumtree, Mrewa, Kariba, Banket, Sipolilo, Kanyemba, Rusape, Lalapanzi, Bikita, Sinoia, PGHQ Recruiting, Q Rep Mash West. Came to Australia Sept 1984 with Wife Sybil and 2 sons Neil and Andrew. Bought a business in Nambour, and later joined Real Estate in 1992 where I still am ,running Woombye Real Estate In Queensland. Sybil Passed away suddenly in 2001. Would be good hear from old comrades.
Updated: 19 December 2009

Johns, Matilda - London, United Kingdom
Force Number: WP573 - Woman Patrol Officer - PLSM
Attest Date: 13 March 1980 - Squad: 1/1980; served to 26 September 1996
E-Mail:
I trained at Morris Depot, was transfered to Mutare Central, Bulawayo Central, PGHQ then Mutare Rural. Is there anyone out there who remembers me, like Jenny Marsdorp, Maureen Radermeere, Debbie Bourne and Janet Curry. Looking to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Johnson, Chris - Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6514 - Superintendent
Attest Date: 4 November 1961 - Squad: 13/61; served to 30 November 1988
Association Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01622 715 029
Relocated to the United Kingdom w.e.f. 25 June 2005 after 43 happy and memorable years in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

Johnson, Cliff - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 111038 - D/Patrol Officer - ZIM
Attest Date: 20 December 1979 - Squad: 10/1979; served to 20 October 1981
Membership: Harare, Central
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 662646-9 Harare
1980 Display Squad, 1980 Mounted Escort( for Prince Charles 1980 Independence Celebrations Rufaro Stadium, opening of first Zimbabwe Parliament 1980 ), then uniform branch Kariba, Bumi Hills, then C.I.D.H.Q. within Scenes of Crime. Served with Ken Budd I/C Kariba, Buddy Nothard 2I/C Kariba, Dutch Van Eck, Marnie Leonard, and Mike Jones, all of S.O.C. Greetings to all members of 14/79, and all others i served with.

Johnson, Gordon 'Johnny' - Opotiki, New Zealand
Force Number: 7345 - Patrol Officer
Attest Date: 19 June 1965 - Squad: 6/1965; served to 31 January 1969
Membership: New Zealand Branch
E-Mail: ;
Served Harare, Sinoia, Kariba and Marandellas. On return to NZ spent 22 years as a commercial fisherman. A keen writer I've had work published, including a novel. Would welcome any contact with ex-members who knew me.
Updated: 6 March 2011

Johnson, Mark - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 10299 - S/Patrol Officer
Joined 30/12/1977 - Squad: 14/77; served until January 1980
E-Mail:
Updated: 27 March 2010

Johnson, Robin Michael 'Johnny' - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number : 6739
Joined October 1962 ; served to October 1965
Membership - Western Cape South Africa
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27 21 701 9253
Bulawayo Hillside P/O

Johnston, Gordon 'Johnny' - Gisborne, New Zealand
Force Number: 7354 - Patrol Officer
Attest Date: 15th June 1965- Squad: 6/65 ; served to 31st January 1969
Association Branch: New Zealand
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0064068681992
Served Harare, Sinoia,Kariba and Marandellas. On return to NZ bought fishing boat and spent 22yrs on the briny. Now semi-retired 'wannabe' writer. Welcome contact with ex-members of the BSAP.

Johnston, Rory - London, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8488 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Attest Date: 24 June 1970 - Squad: 5/70; served to 23 June 1973
Membership: London
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0208-461-4172
Served under Terry Albyn at Mabelreign, then John Dolby at Salisbury Park, left and joined A reserve in Gwelo because Paddy Crowe told me to when seeing my wedding photo in the paper!

Johnstone, Alistair - Modi'in, Israel
Force Number: 9892 - Section Officer - GSM, ZIM
Attest Date: 25 January 1977 - Squad: 1/77; served to 1 January 1981
E-Mail:
Squad 1/77. Served at West Comm 1977,78 and 79. Posted to Enkeldoorn January 1980

Johnstone, Simon - Bungendore, Australia
Force Number: 7773 - Patrol Officer - GSM
Attest Date: 23 June 1967 - Squad: 5/1967; served to 1 July 1970
E-mail:
Served in Central, Braeside and Borrowdale, PATU and was an active reservist till 1975 when I emigrated to Australia. After leaving full time sevice, was Prod Manager Edwin and Rachelle Studios and worked RBC, RTV. Still in the media and having an interesting life. Back single again but with a 12 year old daughter.

Jones, Chris - Truro, United Kingdom
Force Number : 10462
Joined 6 February 1978 : Squad: 6/1978; served to 30 March 1981
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01726 882268 Fax as above I was trained in squad 6/78 and after a severe culture shock thanks to George Cameron-Dow actually came to enjoy the Depot experience. Thereafter posted to Bulawayo rural district and served at Plumtree (briefly) then Mangwe (two years) and finally Fort Rixon. Returned to United Kingdom to get my education and have been here ever since working in Forestry, farming and the oil industry as well as serving the TA (a complete doddle after Rhodesia). I would like to get in touch with any of the guys who I knew in those days.

Jones, Geraint 'Bomber' - London, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9270 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Attest Date: 24 November 1974 - Squad: 7/1974; served to 10 June 1980
Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail:

Informed by reliable sources that he was well-known in the JOC Mt. Darwin and Mtoko areas, Mrewa, SIS, Marandellas, SB Salisbury - Civvie Street, Mount Darwin GC, Pfumo Revanhu, Mount Darwin in indeterminate capacity, Uniform Shamva. Thoroughly schizophrenic career.

Jones, Nick - Benoni, South Africa
Force Number: 110603 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Joined: 13 July 1978 - Squad: 11/1978; served until October 1980
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 83 693 8614
Squad 11/78 - Mashaba Ground Coverage, Chibi, Ft.Vic Central, Nuanetsi, CD Base, CG Base,Chiredzi, Triangle, Mkwasine, Chikadzwa, Left Oct 1980 to Bulawayo/Filabusi - S.A. in 1982 to present. Agricultural Chemicals Marketing Manager.
Updated: 8 September 2010

Jones, Parry - Thrapston, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6609 - Superintendent - RLSM, RGSM, Zim Indep, PNG 10th Ann.
Joined 12 February 1962 - Squad: 2/62; served to 19 July 1981
Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01832 732668
Formally known as Hywel Parry-Jones, but dropped the hyphen for informal purposes. After depot, to Salisbury (Enquiries, Info Room, Waterfalls) and to CID/SB Salisbury, Que Que, and then Bulawayo Drugs, Property, and Homicide. Came to United Kingdom for a while, before joining the Papua New Guinea Constabulary. I am now in United Kingdom working with CID Corby, Northants. Married Meg in Salisbury, and divorced. Our two daughters in Las Vegas and London. Married Jan (deceased Sept 2008) in Que Que, and our two sons, Huw and Glyn in United Kingdom.
Updated: 19 September 2009

Jordan, Jon - Perth, Western Australia
Force Number: 8899 - D/Inspector
Attest Date: 3 January 1973; served to April 1981
E-mail: ; Telephone: 618 92 98 9240
Squad 1/73, served Southerton, Harare, Matapi, CID - probationer of 1976 - Frauds, L&O, SOC, Marlborough, stints in Rusape. Played soccer, Sunday boozers being the highlight

Joubert, Kenneth Keith - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 9131 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: January 1974 - Squad: 1/74; served until October 1978
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 082 824 2636; Fax: 086 552 6759
Updated: 5 June 2011

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