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 Q-Quebec

Quick, Geoff - Edington, UK
Force Number: 6681 - D/Chief Inspector - PLSM, RGSM, ZIM
Joined 14 May 1962 - Squad: 6/1962
Date of Date of ; served to 14 May1980
Branch Membership:UK
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01278 - 722095
Seeking contact with anybody interested in the history of the BSA.Police No.1 (Bechuanaland) Division which existed from 1897 - 1903

Quickfall, Patrick - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7328 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 13 April 1965 - Squad: 4/1965; served until 30 September 1969
Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 07756 636041
Served at Marandellas,Kariba and Beatrice.Founder member of the Jam Jar Inn at Kariba along with Messrs Bullmore, Pugsley, John, Preller, Shelley, Seaward, Carver, Paine, McBride, Harvey, Saul, Lebish and Sandy Sanderson.
Updated: 22 May 2010

Members R-Romeo

Raath, Auvergne 'Auv' - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 5784 - Constable
Joined 15 December 1957- Squad: Squad 11/57; served to 30 December 1959
Membership: none yet
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +263 4 300786; Fax: +263 4 300793
Left the force prematurely (by purchase) after I had had a one-sided argument with a very senior police officer. The Cavalry Club attitude of 'them and us' did not sit very well with me at the time. Otherwise lots of very pleasant memories and good mates.
Updated: 15 February 2009

Rademeyer, Maureen see Cunningham

Radford, John - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Number : 6078/7222
Joined 1 October 1959 and 3 January 1965 ; served to 26 October 1963 and 3 January 68
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 012-718 7636 Fax 012-718 7273
After Depot did Remounts and Queen Mother's escort, then Beitbridge and Bulawayo. Rejoined in Salisbury, Info Room, then Salisbury Prov Dog Section.

Rainsford, Moira - Francistown, Botswana
Force Number: 235 - RGSM
Joined 27 November 1973 - Squad: 1/74; served to 20 December 1975
Membership: Botswana
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 00 267 74 114701
Updated: 27 October 2007

Rankin, Bob - Castle Hedingham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7004 - Inspector - RGSM; PLSM; ZIM
Joined 24 September 1963 - Squad: 9/1963; served to 17 January 1983
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01787 460837
Updated: 30 May 2009

Ransley, Richard Charles - Montrose, Scotland, UK
Force Number: 7467 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: 16 October 1965 - Squad: 09/1965; served until 28 February 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01674 820267/07856383096
Almost 35 years in Africa, plus ten + in Scotland, retired and happy about it. Must have enjoyed Afica - two marriages, 5 children, two g'childs and soon to be a third, and I keep returning for holidays & travels. From Kariba in the North to Cape Town in the South and a lot of places in between - Windhoek Namiba for 16 years,and each place an experience not to be forgotten. I've been told to write the book and maybe I shall oneday when the pace of life slows down a little...Happy to talk to all 'old comrades' and catch up on what's happened since 'then'....Cheers mine's a Pilsner.
Updated: 8 September 2010

Ray, Dick - Ross on Wye, United Kingdom 30 March 2003
Force Number: 5075 - C/Superintendent - PLSM, RGSM
Date of Joined 6 June 1953 - Squad: 4/53; served to 12 December 1977
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail:
Editor, United Kingdom Outpost. Retired, living at Goodrich near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire.

Rayne, Michael John - Evesham, UK
Force Number: 7368/8448 - Superintendent - RGSM
Joined: 30 June 1965 - Squad: 6/1965; served until February 1982
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01386 423263
Joined originally in January 1965 as a cadet c366 (I think). Left in 1969 and re-attested 1970. Majority of my service in CID/SB and latterly CIO. I have never regretted a minute of my service. Now retire and enjoy grandchildren and 'pottering' around.
Updated: 28 December 2011

Reader, Norman - Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Force Number : 7304
Joined 16 March 1965 ; served to December 1970
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (604)339 7100 Fax (604)339 7165
I was born and raised in East Africa, Uganda and Kenya and when kicked out of that area went to England. I couldn't stand it there and so attested in the Force. I was stationed in Matabeleland in Bulawayo at West Comm, moved to Traffic, from there to Wankie and on the River at Sibankwazi and from there back to Bulawayo at Hillside. Get your memories in gear and remember funny stories, interesting cases, serious anecdotes -- anything and email them to me so I can collate them for a book.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Redman, Clinton - East London, South Africa
Force Number: 110734 D - S/Patrol Officer
Joined: 3 January 1979 - Squad: 1/1979; served until 31 December 1981
E-Mail:
Wounded at Nembudzia, during ops against Sitholes Auxiliaries after which stationed at Queens Park, Bulawayo till my discharge.
Updated: 20 February 2011

Redmond, Paddy - Bedford, UK
Force Number: 8543 - Inspector
Joined 31st December 1970 - Squad: 1/71
E-mail:
In Bedfordshire Police - Civilian Staff - Financial Investigator

Reeler, Mike - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number : 8299
Joined 6 August 1969 ; served to 6 August 1980
Membership - Western Cape (RSA)
E-Mail:

Rees, Lincoln - Gosford NSW, Australia
Force Number : 10444
Joined February 1978 - Squad: 5/1978; served to May 1980
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 02-49720195
Keen to contact anyone from squads 5/6 1978. Have misplaced passout photo and would love copy. Also keen to contact anyone who remembers me. My father, Jerry, BSAP tennis and golf champion for many years would also be interested in hearing from old mates. Contact at same address.

Reeve, Martin - Perth, Australia
Force Number: 9841 - Section Officer
Joined 15 December 1976 - Squad: 12/76; served until 12 October 1981
Branch Membership: Not a Member of a Branch
E-Mail:
20 March 2010

Reeves, Graham - Edenvale, South Africa
Force Number: 9716 - Section Officer
Joined: 2 August 1976 - Squad: 5/1976; served until 31 August 1981
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail:
Stationed Gatooma Central,Battlefields, SB Gwelo,SB Shabani, Belingwe and finally Que Que Central. Keen to hear from anybody that served with me, or remembers me.
Updated: 30 September 2010

Reitz, Neil - Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Force Number : 9502
Joined 9 December 1975 ; served to 03 May 1982
E-Mail:
Stationed at Bulawayo Central, Gwanda and then Police Mounted Troop. Later transferred to the Support Unit and Police Special Tactics Troop where I remained prior to my discharge from the Force. Would like to contact old Force friends.

Restorick, Graeme - Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9573 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 21 February 1976 - Squad: 2/76; served to 2 January 2001
Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail:
PEC and SB Bulawayo and Beitbridge. Left Zims in '87, worked in aviation security and did a bit of travelling. Am know firmly ensconced in UK.
Updated: 13 June 2009

Reyneke Kevin John - Bukoba, Tanzania
Force Number: 9722 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 16 August 1976 - Squad: 7/76; served until March 1982
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 255 782587775
Updated: 20 February 2010

Reynolds, Adrian - Colchester, United Kingdom
Force Number : 4841 - Constable
Joined 28 January 1952 - Squad: 1/55; served to 27 Januanry 1955
E-Mail:
Telephone 01206 513424
Returned to UK 1955 and served three years in the Special Investigation Branch, Corps of Royal Military Police. Then joined Northern Rhodesia Police in 1958 where served in Special Branch. Continued in Zambia police, after Independence, retiring in July, 1966 with rank of Assistant Superintendent.

Rich, Ron - Queenstown, South Africa ; served to 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here; Telephone: 0451 2796/6209 Fax 0401 91634
My Father, Ron Rich, was a member of the BSAP Reserve in Umtali and in Gwelo between the late 60's and the early 80's. He would love to hear from old friends and members of the Reserve who served with him during this time. I you know my Father or served with him, I am sure he would be greatful to hear from you.

Richardson, Peter - Auckland, New Zealand
Force Number: 9212 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined May 1974- Squad: 4/74 ; served to May 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Service in BSAP Rhodesia. Now living in New Zealand

Rickson, Jeremy - Ludlow, UK
Force Number: 7612 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Joined 3rd july 1966 - Squad: 5/66; served to july 1978
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01588640144

Robas, Ian Michael- Luton, United Kingdom
Force Number: 10595 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 13 July 1978 - Squad: 11/1978; served to 31 October 1981
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01582 487449
Born Bulawayo, went to Chaplin High School (Gwelo) and Churchill High School (Salisbury). Emmigrated to RSA in October 1982 and married Julie in December 1983. Have two children Wade (24) and Carly (21). Emmigrated to the UK in March 1993. Currently a police officer in the Metropolitan Police London.
Updated: 23 April 2011

Robbie, Kenneth Scott - Haydock Merseyside, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7148 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 13 July 1964; served to 28 May 1971
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01744603628
Attested in 1964. Was in the 1st squad to enter depot as Constables and pass out as Patrol Officers with the FN rifle instead of the .303. Posted to Gatooma Headquarters and the to Hartley for a year under C/I Ron Dick. Then transferred to Salisbury Traffic till end of service. Left Rhodesia end 80 to settle in S. Africa and then have recently moved over to UK to work here as nothing in SA. Please contact me if you were a member of Sby traffic between 66-71 and resident in Manchester or Liverpool. I was a member of the West Cape Reg. Assoc but stopped when I came to UK
Updated: 22 June 2010

Roberts, David 'Taffy' - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number: 7389 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 18 July 1965; served to 21 September 1970
E-mail:
Come to United Kingdom regularly

Roberts, David Paul - Kleinmond, South Africa
Force Number: 8060 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Joined: 19 August 1968 - Squad: 7/1998; served until 14 November 1978
Branch Membership: Western Cape Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 28 271 5647 - Fax: 086 664 3984
Service history - Uniform Branch Borrowdale & Highlands 1969-71 - CID Storebreakings and Salisbury Drug Section 1971/2 - SB Centenary 1973/4 - SB Salisbury Central - SBHQ 1975/7 - CIDHQ 1978. Family - married (3rd) to Jackie. 3 children from 1st marriage and 6 grandchildren. Current employment - Client Services Manager for an Internet-based travel company in Strand, Western Cape. Of historical interest - My grandfather, Percy Charles Roberts (1732) served in the BSAP from 3 September 1913 to 31 January 1923.
Updated: 26 June 2010

Roberts, David - Adelaide, Australia
Force Number: 9732 - Patrol Officer
Joined Sept 1976; served to Sept 1979
E-mail:
After basic training I tranferred to Southerton. Joined SIS and finished off at Avondale.
Updated: 20 September 2008

Roberts, Sinclair - Laguna Beach, CA, USA
Force Number: 110700 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Joined 18 December 1978; served to 22 December 1982
E-mail:
Attested 18 December 1978-a member of historic Equitation Squad 14/78, the first multiracial squad to train at Morris Depot. After participating in the Mounted Escort for Zimbabwe Rhodesia Opening of Parliament in 1979, I saw service at Waterfalls, Southerton CID Car Thefts Section, Traffic Central where I was in Investigations then i/c Fatals, and ended my service at Law and Police Instructional Branch, Morris Depot. I have lived in the United States for the past 19 years and am still married to Audrey Van Niekerk. 30 year anniversary coming up in December 2009. I still indulge myself in my passion-running-and the weather takes away the yearning for home. Would welcome contact with anyone who knows me. Also seeking any photos including squad pictures and equitation related shots. Cheers.
Updated: 8 November 2009

Robertson, Michael 'Robbie' - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8163 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM; XYSM
Joined: 12 January 1969 - Squad: 11/1968; served until 15 October 1982
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail:
I joined the BSAP as a cadet originally (C529) in January 1968 and attested as a P/O the following Jan. Posted to district police stationed mainly in the Midland before moving to Mash Prov. Resigned inn 1982 stationed at Marondera. Left Zimbabwe in 2004 to relocate to the UK and settled in Cheltenam, Gloucester. Working as a bookkeeper for a number of franchise stores in Gloucester.
Updated: 15 November 2010

Robinson, Kerr - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9078 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined 17 December 1973; served to June 1977
Branch Membership:Gauteng
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (011) 768 2693

Robinson, Kim - Bexhill, UK
Force Number: 9581
Joined 1 March 1976 - Squad: 3/76 - Patrol Officer - RGSM ; served to 31 March 1979
E-mail:
I was at Bulawayo Central and then on to Traffic Patrol Section and then on to Traffic Accident Section in Bulawayo with the usual part Time PATU and Riot Squad
Updated: 29 September 2007

Robinson, Lee - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9721 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined August 1976; served to August 1979
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 00441908561461
Served at Mabelreign and Salisbury GCSB.

Robinson, Nik - Darwin, Australia
Force Number: 901948 - NS Patrol Officer
Joined July 1976; served to January 1978
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Was national service,Midlands,Gokwe then Special Investigation Section and PATU.Odds are very slim but would dearly like to hear from anyone who may remember me. Emmigrated to Darwin Northern Territory Aussie in 1980,and work in the Crocodile Industry. Still suffer homesickness and happened on these Websites which certainly give you a boost.

Roffey Maurice E.
Force Number: 4623 - Inspector - PLSM
Joined 11 May 1950 - Squad 6/1950; served to 31 July 1972
E-mail:
Gwelo Town. and Rural, Umvuma (with PK at end of garden) Silobela(new) Inyanga. Sinoia. Banket. Norton. 10 years with Rio Tinto then return to the UK for 19 years . Finally to New Zealand to be near the family.

Rogers, David Kenneth - East London, South Africa
Force Number: 7139/8938 - Inspector - RGSM,ZIM
Attested 11th August 1964 - Squad: 5/1964; served until July 1981
Membership: Western Cape Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 043 721 3110 - Fax: 043 671561
Served mostly in Matabeleland (Bulawayo) at Central, Western Commonage, Westgate and as Officer in Charge of Sauerstown. Was also Captain of W.Comms soc cer team, as well as the Police Team. We also had a successful darts team. Have worked as Area General Manager and Director of a couple of Security Companies, but now run my own Consultancy dealing mainly with training,, assessments and moderation of skills developments, and auditing of ISO 9001 and 18000.
Updated: 2 May 2010

Rose Innes, Bruce - East London, South Africa
Force Number: 8632 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 27 April 1971 - Squad: 5/71; served to 30 April 1974
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0436434139 - Fax: 0436423060

Ross, Dave - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: c1033/10502 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM ZIM Marksman
Joined 29 December 1977- Squad: 15/77; served to December 1980
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0792165687
Went to Support Unit after Depot... Oscar and Quebec Troops and Hotel and Golf Coys (under Barry Woan and Dick Cotton) and then to Sby Patrol Dog Section (instructor Noddy Quillian). Now lying low in Joeys. Spent ten years in Durbs and eleven years in CT.
Updated: 15 February 2009

Ross, John - Gaborone, Botswana
Force Number: C739/8936 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM
Joined January 1972; served to September 1982
E-mail: ; Telephone: +2673928251 - Fax: +2673188359
Updated: 8 November 2009

Rosser, Cliff - Pietersburg,Limpopo Prov , South Africa
Force Number: 7111 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 6th June 1964 - Squad: 4/64; served to 30th March 1979
Branch Membership:Transvaal
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here; Telephone: 0828011487
Attested 6th June 1964 on leaving Morris Depot saw Service in Matabeleland, at stations, Inyati, Mphoengs, Mayoboda, Essexvale, Nyamandhlovu, Wankie, Panda-Matenga, Sibankwazie, Bulawayo Charge Office and Information room as well as Hillside, i/c Lupane, O'Master Victoria Province.Was also Section Leader PATU White Group under Mike Tasker Bulawayo. On leaving Force became an Environmental Officer Law Enforcement Transvaal and now known as Limpopo Province.Would be glad to hear from any members who were stationed with me at any of the above mentioned stations.

Rossiter, Peter Lewis - Messina, Republic Of South Africa
Force Number : 10373
Joined January 1978 ; served to January 1981
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here

Rowen, Henry ( Ted ) - Capetown , South Africa
Force Number: 5467 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 15th April l956 - Squad: 4/56; served to April l971
Association Membership: W Cape
E-mail: ; Telephone: 027 (0)21 9753106 - Fax: 5467
Sby Town - Enq section - traffic accidents - CID attchment - AP Reserve - Railway Police - Rhodesville - Hatfield; Q Rep Mash etc

Rowles, Ian - Southampton, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9550 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined 2/1/76 - Squad:1/76; served to 31/7/79
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 02360679547
Ex Rhodesian Army, had some great fun while stationed at West Comm, (5 months), then joined Support Unit and did my training with Allman Powers, any of you guys remember him? Even his dog was called sir! Left in 79 and joined Parks and Wildlife at Main Camp, Wankie. Circumstances forced me to leave and since then have been in SA, United Kingdom, Greece and United Kingdom again, mostly as a warship building consultant! I recognise a few names on this site and will certainly be in contact. Niel Reitz, after all that biltong I gave you at Main Camp you owe me a beer!

Rowley, Mike - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 8021 - Superintendent - RGSM, ZIM, PLSM
Joined 29 June 1968; served to 3 May 1983
Branch Membership:Mashonaland
E-mail: ; Telephone: +263-4-300770 - Fax: +263-4-300770
Served at Chipinge (1969-70), Umtali Rural (1970), Umtali Central (1970-72), Que Que Central (1973-75), Gokwe (1976-77), Gweru Camps (1977-78), Fort Victoria/Masvingo Rural (1978-82), P.G.H.Q.(1982-83). Son of 4023 Joe Rowley. After leaving the Force, worked at Safeguard (for Ted Mallon) and Guard-Alert Group (for Peter Robinson). Started own business - Solitaire Electronic Security (Pvt) Ltd - three years ago.

Rowsell (Now Hammar), Jane - Empangeni, South Africa
Force Number : WP450 - Women Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 28 February 1978; served to 8 August 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 035 - 7920068
I joined in early 1978. First posting Mabelreign, Salisbury, then Donnington, Bulawayo and finally back to Morris Depot as an instructor. Worked in travel (agency and airline)for 15years and now raising kids and parrots in Zululand!

Rowsell, Peter - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Force Number : 4807
Joined 5 November 1951 ; served to May 1956
Membership - Natal
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0331 - 421724 Fax 0331 - 421724

Russell, Christopher John Philip - Irene, Centurion, South Africa
Force Number: 7184 - Superintendent - RGSM,ZIM,ZLSM, XSM
Joined 10 November 1964 - Squad: 8/64; served until 30 November 1981
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27(0)667 2372
Served at Ft. Vic(U), Nuanetsi, Chiredzi, Bikita, GC Co-ordinator Vic Prov.,CID Property Section Byo, CID Gold Section Byo, SB Vic Falls, CID Property & Fraud Section Sby,CID/SB Wankie
Updated: 20 February 2010

Russell, Donald Hugh - Portimao, Portugal
Force Number: 4808 - A/Commissioner - ZIM, RGSM, PLSM & Bar.
Attested 5 November, 1951 - Squad: 13/1951; served until 5 July 1981
Don Russell died in Portugal on 22 September 2011. Rest in Peace.
Updated: 25 September 2011

Russell, Murray - Auckland, New Zealand
Force Number: 8030 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Joined: 10 July 1968 - Squad: 7/1968; served until 21 January 1981
Branch Membership: New Zealand Branch
E-Mail:
Stationed at Southerton, Avondale, Support Unit, CID Salisbury. Now develop web-based applications.
Updated: 5 June 2011

Russell, Nick - Wodonga, Australia
Force Number : 9596 (C881) - D/Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 16 September 1975 - Squad: 3/1976; served to 5 May 1980
Branch Membership - Australia
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +61-2-6059 4849
Kadonk in Sinoia when Ian Hogg was OC; Chris Sewell was a CI and Roger Barnard an Insp. Mounted Squad for Parliament June '76. Uniform Mt Darwin until 78 (Public Prosecutor.. what an experience...and Provisional D/L Fundi); then plain clothes-type.

Russell, Peter - Buckingham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6721 - Superintendent - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: August 1962 - Squad: 9/1962; served until May 1980
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01280 816237
Mash District. Wedza,Marandellas,Mrewa, Goromonzi,Mangula. Mat District: Victoria Falls. Vic Prov;Prov Inspector PR and Patu. Morris Depot:Law and Police. Salisbury Urban and Staff Office Traffic and Transport PGHQ. Security Business South Africa and UK and I am now retired.
Updated: 20 February 2011

Rutherfoord, Colin - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 6781/8411
Joined 8 October 1962 / 17 February 1970 ; served to August 1980
Membership - Transvaal (unpaid!)
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here; Telephone: 27-11-9489380/0824483882
Stationed Bulawayo Central, Bulawayo Info Room. Queens Park, Mzilikazi, left Force, then returned to Bulawayo Info Room, Plumtree, Figtree, Nkai, Fort Rixon, PATU Midlands and Belingwe. Moved to S.A. September 1980. Am interested in tracing the whereabouts of DIRK BOTHA, ex Gatooma, joined Force in approx 1959 and had a keen interest in firearms.

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