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

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Kaplan, Mervyn - Pinner, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8056 - Inspector - RGSM, ZIM, XYSM
Joined 13 February 1968 - Squad: 8/1968.
Date of ; served to 5 May 1981
Branch Membership: Mashonaland
Email:
My service included, Salisbury Charge Office, Salisbury Traffic, Information Room and Tomlinson Depot. Would like to hear from all the lost mates out there from depot days, Cranborne days and Salisbury days, more especially old squad mates from 8/68.

Keen, Terence 'Terry' - Toronto, Canada
Force Number: 7875 - D/Inspector - RGSM and 10 year
Joined Jan 9 1968 - Squad: 1/68
Date of ; served to 1980
Membership: UK [North American section]
Email: ; Telephone: 416 605 0795; Fax: 905 812 0409; Telephone: 01 416 605 0795 Fax: 01 416 525 7345
1 Squad 68, ExM at Prov. Uniform Wankie district Bulalwayo CID/SB, i/c SB Vic Falls PCIO CID Gwelo and OIC Car theft Salisbury
Updated: 9 November 2008

Kennelly, Eric - St Fillans, UK
Force Number: 6835 - C/Inspector - RGSM ZIM
Joined 2 January 1963 - Squad: 1/63
Date of ; served to July 1980
Email: ; Telephone: 01764 685263
In 1980 I returned to SA, served in the SA Army and retired in 1993 as Lt. Col. Opened a flyfishing business in Natal Midlands before moving to Scotland in 2000.
Updated: 7 February 2009

Kernick, Michael - Dalton, KZN, South Africa
Force Number: C681 and 8841 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM and ZIM
Joined Jan 1971 and 25 July, 1972 - Squad: 1/71 and 5/72
; served to 1 May, 1980
Email: ; Telephone: (h) 0335011732 (m) 083878
Joined the force as a Cadet in January 1971. Stationed at Gwelo Charge Office, Traffic and Enquiries and CID. Back to Depot in July 1972 (5/72) and thereafter, stationed at Bulawayo Central Charge Office, Wankie, Panda ma Tenga, Bulawayo Central, Mzilikazi, West Comm. and finally Selukwe. I must be the only copper to have shot himself in the foot whilst on Govt. House duties in Bulawayo.
Updated: 13 June 2009

Kerr, Malcolm - Addelstone, UK
Force Number: 110604 - GSM, ZIM Independence
Joined 13 August 1978 - Squad: 11/1978
Date of ; served to 16 March 1981
Email: ; Telephone: 07531784613
After depot training, posted to Gwanda charge office / stock theft, posted back to Morris Depot as instructor (Mike Lambourne, John Arnott, Dave MK, Tackie Macintosh.Zim to SA 1983, last 15 years in Howick running own health and safety consultancy. Arrived Surrey UK August 2008. Look forward to connecting with anyone I served with.
Updated: 9 November 2008

Kershaw, Harry - Liecester, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6771 - Patrol Officer
Joined 10th October 1962 - Squad: 11/62
Date of ; served to October 1966
Email: ; Telephone: 07860187491
Joined Que Que (Rural) then Silobela, CID Bulawayo and finally Lupane. Had a wonderful 4 years in the force but returned to the Uk in 68 and spent 26 years with Allied Breweries and latterly 12 years with a local family brewery in Liecester. Now retired and play gold, tennis and squash. Enjoy travel and gardening.
Updated: 12 July 2008

Kersten, Mike - Sandton, South Africa
Force Number: 10336 - S/Patrol Officer
Joined 4 January 1978- Squad: 2/78
Date of ; served to 31 March 1980
E-Mail:
Stationed at Gwelo Central then Gokwe.

Keyes, Peter John Patrick - Tokyo, Japan
Force Number : 7419
Joined 7 September 1965 ; served to 6 September 1968
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0427-98-1806 Fax 0427-98-1806
After Depot I was posted to Matabeleland and saw service at Bulawayo Central, Mzilikazi, Wankie and the river posting of Sibanquazi.

Keys, Willie - Brisbane, Australia
Force Number: 7432 - Inspector - GSM
Joined 1965 - Squad: 8/1965
Date of ; served to 1975
Branch Membership: Queensland
E-mail: ; Telephone: (07) 30128866 - Fax: (07) 30128855
My congratulations to Andrew Field for maintaining this site. I am lawyer with a practice at Suit 6, Bellevue Terrace, 25 Mary Street in Brisbane 4000. Ex BSAP members are always welcome.

Kilborn, Bryan Richard - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 6143
Joined 18 March 1960 ; served to 20 May 1980
Membership - Gauteng
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27+11+7870681 Fax +27+11+7870681
2 Squad 1960. Salisbury Central , Hatfield , Bulawayo Central , Donnington , Bulawayo Info Room , Mzilikazi , Gwelo Central. Moved to SA 1981. Director Maxiprest Tyers to present. Would like all old chums to contact.

King, Michael John - Brisbane, Australia
Force Number : 7012
Joined 10 October 1963 ; served to 28 February 1981
Membership - Secretary / Treasurer of Queensland Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 61-7-34097819 Fax 61-7-34097819
The Queensland Branch of the Association currently has 33 members. I would love to hear from any other ex members willing to join us.

Kirkman, Ian - Wichenford, United Kingdom
Force Number : 8024
Joined 02/07/1968 - Squad: 8/68; served until 01/07/1971
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail:
I would like to contact any members of either squad 07/68 or 8/68 who remember me or any one else that knew me. Are there any former members living in or near the Worcestershire region?
Updated: 9 May 2010

Knight, Bob - Northampton, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9505 - Patrol Officer - Commissioner's Commendation
Joined 1 November 1975
Date of ; served to 31 October 1978
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +447825442824
Looking for old squad mates from Support Unit, Mounted Troop. Squad skipper, Insp. Malcolm Marsh
Updated: 7 February 2009

Knight (nee Irvine), Janice - London, UK
Force Number: 335 - W/Patrol Officer - RLSM
Joined 10 May 1976
Date of ; served to 31 December 1980
E-Mail:
Passed out of Morris depot posted to Salisbury Control room, 3 releif, Join S.W.A.T. team 1977 would like to hear from any one who remembers me

Kuspert, Alan - Luton, UK
Force Number: 8873 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined October 1972; served to October 1978
E-Mail:
Served in Black South and 'B' car driver at Bulawayo Central. Been in the UK since Nov-78 working in the aviation industry. Currently Operations Manager for a Cargo Airline based in the Midlands.
Updated: 8 September 2010

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Laing, Iain - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Force Number: C151 / 6253 - A/Commissioner - PLSM, RGSM,PM, ZIM, SASM
Joined 23 March 1959 - Squad: 1/61
Date of ; served to 23 March 1982
Branch Membership: Durban
E-mail: ; Telephone: 031-5769600 - Fax: 086-5654535
Left Zimbabwe in 1982 and joined Tongaat Hullet Sugar Mount Edgecombe. Transferred to Hullet Aluminium in 1994. Became General Manager of Princes Grant Estate 1999 and Estate Manager of Mount Edgecombe 2001. Presently Estate Manager at Simbithi Eco-Estate at Balito. I left Simbithi at the end of 2008, and am now employed with the eLan Group as their administration manager. The Group specialises in property development.
Updated: 19 September 2009

Lamb, Keith William - Abergavenny, UK
Force Number: 7385 - Patrol Officer – RGSM; ZIM
Joined 19th July 1965 - Squad: 7/65
Date of ; served to September 1970
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here; Telephone: 01873 850 166
Ex Regular member and A reserve member
Updated: 27 October 2007

Lambert, Andy - Rotorua, New Zealand
Force Number: 848, 9356, 110910 - S/Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 17 December 1974 - Squad: 8/74
Date of ; served to March 1980
E-mail:
Served mainly in Chiredzi and Mt Darwin, then with the Support Unit. Rejoined as a Driving Instructor at Cranborne until leaving in 1980
Updated: 8 December 2007

Lambourn, Mike - Anerley, South Africa
Force Number: 7790 - Chief Inspector - RLSM; RGSM; ZIM
Joined 24 July 1967
Date of ; served to 31 December 1982
Branch Membership: Mashonaland
E-mail:

Lamont, Ian - Margate, South Africa
Regimental Number: 10157 - Patrol Officer
Joined 1 August 1977 - Squad: 11/1977
Date of ; served to 1 August 1980
E-mail:
Spent three great years in Umtali rural and central, anyone from that ear get hold of me.

Lane, Barry - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 6520 - Patrol Officer
Joined 1 November 1961 - Squad: 13/61
Date of ; served to 15 July 1965
Branch Membership: Transvaal and Durban
E-mail: ; Telephone: 031 764 5694 - Fax: 031 764 5793

Lane, Barry Neville
Force Number : 6915
Joined 11 April 1963 ; served to 17 May 1968
Membership -
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0827220708 Fax 0437269087
Would like to contact any ex-members who remember me, looking specifically for Peter Nicholls, Chris Garnett.

Lapage, John Graham Phayre - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7057 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 13 February 1964 - Squad: 1/64
Date of ; served to 31 August 1967
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01494 438 432

Lapage, Peter - Herceg-Novi, Yugoslavia
Force Number: 8417 - Inspector
Joined 24 February 1970 - Squad: 2/70
; served to 21 June 1982
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Squad 2/70 (Mike Lambourne squad instructor). Served: Wankie (Dave deBurgh-Thomas 2i/c), Sibankwazi (with Jimmy 'The Hulk' Kemp), Filabusi (Bob Vincent i/c), Chiredzi ('Taffy' Philips and Mike Ayrton-White i/c, Robin Johnstone 2i/c), i/c Chatsworth, i/c Chibi, i/c Centenary, 2i/c Gokwe (George Hickinbotham and Bud Evans i/c), i/c Gwelo Rural. Great days ... what a pity it's all over. Left Zimbabwe in 1989 to Botswana. Travelled throughout Africa, and relocated to South Africa. Left SA in 2002 and now in Montenegro (former Yugoslavia)~ stunningly beautiful country! Marriages? A few! Children? Several!!

Latham, Wallie - Nkwalini, South Africa
Force Number: 6636 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 13 March 1962 - Squad: 4/62
; served to 31 July 1976
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 035 4600761 - Fax: 035 4600810

Law , Alan - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Force Number: 111107 - Patrol Officer
Joined 24 January 1980 - Squad: 2/80
; served to 24 January 1982
Branch Membership: Eastern Cape
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 84 7040434
After passing out of Morris Depot, served at West Nicholson, under Dave Blake, and later Western Commonage, under Randall Walker-Randall.

Lawn, David Edward Benjamin - Wellington, New Zealand
Force Number : 111050
Joined October 1979 ; served to June 1982
E-Mail:

Lawrence, Jack - Corsham, UK 17 January 2003
Force Number:7346 - Section Officer
Joined 11 May 1965
; served to May 1968
E-mail:
Ex Comms (SO(T)only stationed Railway Avenue, then resgned to join Dept. Parks and Wildlife. Returned UK 1983.

Le Crerar, Roger 'Lee' - Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Force Number: 6371/8499 - C/Inspector
Joined 24 April 1961 - Squad: 6/61; served until 2 July 1980
Branch Membership: Natal Branch
E-Mail:
Service in Salisbury Central, Dogs and the Support Unit.
Updated: 20 February 2010

Ledger, Alan - Retford, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8224 - Inspector - GS - ZIM - LS
Joined 15 April 1969 - Squad: 4/69
Date of ; served to 31 December 1983
Membership: UK
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0044 1777 706573
Updated: 7 February 2009

Lemmer, Dave - Auckland, New Zealand
Force Number: 8648 - D/Inspector
Joined 1 July 1971 - Squad: 6/1971
Date of ; served to 28 September 1982
E-Mail:

Lendrum, David Ian Anthony - Chichester, United Kingdom
Force Number: C441 & 7761 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: January 1967 - Squad: Cdet 1/67; served until 31-05-72
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0044 1243 513694
Joined as a Cadet in Jan '67 and returned to Depot in April for P/O training. Did all my service in Salisbury, Central, Harare, Info Room, Enquiries and finally at Avondale
Updated: 3 July 2010

le Sueur, David Henry 'Dave' - Wellington, New Zealand
Regimental Number: 5333 - Section Officer
Joined 02 May 1955
Date of ; served to 01 May 1965
Branch Membership: New Zealand
E- mail:
Emigrated to New Zealand shortly after retuirement (on gratuity) and worked in the insurance industry - ending up as National Sales Manager for AA Insurance. Married 1968 (Yvonne), one son aged 30 (Mark). Now semi retired but driving a taxi and will do so in the immediate future.

Lindley, Mike - New Ollerton, Newark, United Kingdom
Force Number: 5312 - C/Superintendent - PLSM, RGSM
Joined 5th December 1954 - Squad: 9/8
Date of ; served to 16th April 1978
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01623 836299
Was first posted to Fort Victoria District, Mashaba with Insp Vic Moisey as i/c along with Cst Molloy. thence to Chibi with 4312 A.R.B. Cox and Ian Morris-Eyton. After other postings ended up at Triangle. In 1960 was posted to Depot as an Equitation Instructer with Smudge Smith and Peter Langham. In 1963 returned to District Branch at Gatooma, then Redcliff. On Promotion to Inspector went to P.R. and S Midlands for 2 years and then posted to Lomagundi serving as Border Control Inspector, Kariba and later i/c Banket (best posting ever!) On elevation returned to Gwelo to P.R.and S and then moved onto Bulwayo Central from where i eventually where I retired. Certainly the best years of my life and I would do the same all over again. Just wish best wishes to all I had the priveledge of knowing throughout my career.

Litton, Bryan - Llanberis, UK
Force Number : 5537
Joined 23 September 1956 ; served to 29 February 1968
Membership - UK
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01286872528 Fax 01286872528
Served Umtali, Headlands, Chirudu, Mrewa, Bindura, Mazoe and Centenary. Worked for National Parks at CBO Salisbury then Kariba Country Club. Oxford Brookes University(HCIMA) Catering. Presently run Guest House in Llanberis North Wales

Livesey, Jeff - Blackburn, UK
Force Number: 7386 - Patrol Officer
Joined 18 July 1965
Date of ; served to 18 July 1968
E-mail:
Served Salisbury Central,Information Room and Rhodesville. Played football for Police team which won the Mashonland Res. K.O. Cup 1967-68 and regular and Winter Districts cricket. Returned UK and rejoined Lancashire Police retiring on injury pension 1990. Currently Community Manager in the funeral business.

Loney, Rob - Karoi, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 111167
Joined 24 January 1980 ; served to 24 January 1982
Membership -
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here ; Telephone: 011713845
Served in Marandellas, Murewa (for my sins), and then Chirundu.

London, Robert John 'Jack' - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Number : 6255
Joined 10 January 1961 ; served to 31 December 1981
Membership - Tvl
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 012-6531695 Fax 012-6531695
Served Salisbury (Braeside, Licence Inspector,Traffic, Information Room, Charge Office, Ground Coverage) Gwelo Central, PATU Midlands, also Support Unit and Driving School. Currently working for Govt at my old game Driving and Shooting Instruction; but due to retire next year in October. Can't wait. Married Fiona in 1968 and have one son Iain . Still keep contact with lots of ex BSAP so if we can ever help give us a shout

Londt, Lourens Edward - Birmingham, UK
Force Number: 111282 H - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 6 May 1979 - Squad: 7/80
Date of ; served to 5 May 1982
E-mail: ; Telephone: 07759791034

Long, David
Force Number : 9666
Joined June 1976 ; served to June 1979
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Attested in squad 6/76

Long, Peter Vivian - Port Edward, South Africa
Force Number: 7167 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 16 October 1964 - Squad: 7/1964
Date of ; served to 1 May 1980
Branch Membership: Natal
E-mail: ; Telephone: 039 3112468 - Fax: 039 311 2469
Served in District throughout service,Midlands and Mashonaland. Rtn to UK in 80, after 20 years am presently trying to get residency in SA, growing flowers!!!

Long, Susan Katherine (nee McAfee) - Sunshine Coast, Australia
Force Number: WP318 - W/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 1 January 1976
Date of ; served to 1 November 1978
E-mail:
Updated: 30 April 2009

Looker, Terry - Uxbridge Ontario, Canada
Force Number : 4941
Joined 7 July 1952 ; served to 31 July 1976
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 905 852 6431
Served in Chipinga - Umtali - CID Bulawayo - Rusape - Eiffel Flats - Chakari - Selous - Fort Victoria - Gwelo - Shabani - Enkeldoorn and Salisbury. Audrey and I moved to Canada, with daughters Debbie and Janet in 1982 - have been working for the Ontario SPCA for the last 12 years as their chief inspector - will retire in June 1999. In contact with Glen McDonald ex CID who is now retired in the town of Windsor and with Dickie Cox who now lives in Aylmer Ontario.

Lotter, Leslie Louis - Alberton, South Africa
Force Number: 7581 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM; XVSM; ESM
Joined: 16 April 1966 - Squad: 3/1966; served until 13 May 1981
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0824485018
Currently working for property rental company based in Alberton. Still happily married to Cathy nee Berry 41 years on 6 Sep. One married daughter now in Australia with 12 year old grand son. Second daughter living in Alberton with 6 year old grandson. Very active Christian member at Alberton Methodist Church.
Updated: 8 September 2010

Louw, Mike - Kimberley, South Africa
Force Number: 9041 - Patrol Officer
Joined 3 September 1973 - Squad: 3/73
Date of ; served to 1 December 1976
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0828236000 - Fax: 053 8410052
I was stationed in Shamva from late 1973 to late 1974. I was then posted to Centenary and ended up in the Zambezi Valley at Mazarabani. What wonderful years and memories I have. Any old friends or colleagues please contact me.

Lovell, Frank Michael - St Albans, United Kingdom
Force Number: 5300 - Constable
Attested August 1954 - Squad: 7/54; served until May 1956
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01727872998
On leaving the force, I had a spell in the RNASC stationed in Salisbury Depot and then at Llewellen Bulawayo on leaving I moved to Jhb where I was involved in the motor trade,and then I joined Dunlop and was with them in Jhb Byo and Durban, I took early retirementin88 & moved to Capetown where I did driving instruction for 12 years, Doug Griersons, daughters were some of my pupils.When my two daughters & there families moved to UK in 2000, my wife Glynne and I soon followed.
Updated: 4 April 2010

Low, David 'Dave' - Bushmans River Mouth, South Africa
Force Number: 6870 - D/C/Inspector - RGSM
Joined: 14 February 1963 - Squad: 3/1963; served until 1 May 1980
Branch Membership: Eastern Cape Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 (0)82 557 3030 - Fax: +27 (0)866 844 770
Returned to RSA on leaving the Force and settled in Durban with wife Patricia and 2 daughters. In 2000, after winding up of partnership with Peter Watermeyer, moved to Johannesburg from where went into semi-retirement in 2007. Presently resident in Boesmansriviermond with wife Ruth.
Updated: 26 June 2010

Lowe, Derek - Durban, South Africa
Force Number : 8966
Joined 1973 - Squad 3/73 ; served to 31 December19 79
Membership - Natal
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27-31-3684270 Fax +27-31-3373203

Lowe, Ian - Bidford-on-Avon, UK
Force Number: 8807 - Inspector
Joined May 1972 - Squad: 4/72
Date of ; served to September 1980
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0870 770 2563
Have been living in the UK since 1987 and have opened my own company selling Computer software for the financial market. Would like to meet up with anyone in the UK who knew me back in those far off days, or even hear from some old friends.

Lowein, Trevor - Zimbabwe
Force Number : 10088
Joined April 1976 ; served to May 1980
E-Mail:
Served as a Cadet in Hartley before going to Depot (9/77). Served at Borrowdale, Mrewa, Wedza and Bindura

Lowen, Trevor - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 10522
Joined 18 April 1978 ; served to 1 May 1980
E-Mail:
Married Bev Paxton ex WSO(SB) now living in Jo'burg. Interested in making contact with anyone from Squads 8-9/78- 'Wat me worry' or any one from Stops Camp Bulawayo.

Lucke, Colin Charles - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Force Number: 110710 - S/Patrol Officer
Joined December 1978 - Squad: 1578; served to1980
Branch Membership: Natal Branch
E-Mail: ;Telephone: 0836304165 - Fax: 0866159186
Moved to S.A. in 1980. Involved in Forestry until five years ago. Now a partner in a lodge in Mozambique. Live in PMBurg, S.A.
Updated: 4 March 2010

Ludeke, Bill - New Plymouth, New Zealand
Force Number : 10041 - Patrol Officer - PDG; RGSM
Joined 12 April 1977; served to 12 June 1980
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 64-06-7521003 Fax
Comment: Stationed in Norton, specailized to S.I.S., attached to Special branch, stationed Darwendale and finished off at Goromonzi
Updated: 19 June 2010

Lyes, Peter
Force Number : 6695
Joined June 1962 ; served to 31 August 1987
Membership - Natal, RSA
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 031-2627440

Lynn, David - Durban., South Africa
Force Number : 6872.
Joined 14 February 1963; served to 14 May 1982
Membership - Natal Branch S.A.
E-Mail: ; Telephone: Durban 031-7621194
Bulawayo Central : Information Room / Enquiry Section. Bulawayo Suburban : Hillside. Western Areas : Western Commonage and Mzilikazi. Wankie District : Wankie and Sibankwazi. Salisbury South : Harare PGHQ. Depot (Instructional) Retired with the rank of Chief Inspector.

Uniform of an officer in the Pioneer Corps