Former Members of the BSA Police

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Salonika, Alan - Villiersdorp, W.Cape, South Africa
Force Number: 7503 - D/Section Officer - RGSM
Joined: 23 December 1965 - Squad: 11/1965; served until 23 December 1975
Branch Membership: Not a Member of a Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0288402139
Still proud to have been a member of this fantastic Force. Would be great to hear from squad mates, and mates that I served with.
Updated: 15 November 2010

Salthouse, Mark Andrew - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 9694 - S/Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 1 October 1975; served to 20 April 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 002634332276 - Fax: 002634332278
Updated: 13 June 2009

Sanderson, Stuart - St Francis Bay, South Africa
Force Number: 110944 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 1979 - Squad: 10/79; served until 1981
E-Mail:
K Troop Support Unit
20 March 2010

Sankey, John Michael - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 10417 - S/Section Officer
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0823773924 - Fax: 0866608531
I commenced service in Plumtree and it was down hill from there, other metropolitan towns Madhlambudzi,(for 2 weeks0 ended up there for 8 months, back to Plumtree, GC Tjolotjo, A/M/C Mphoengs ended in Plumtree. First and last patrol in Landrover LL1142. Would do it all again!
Updated: 3 December 2011

Say, Colin Edward - Keynsham Somerset, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6988 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: July 1963 - Squad: 7/1963; served until 1968
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0117-9864711 Fax:
Served in Lomagundi District ,Sinoia ,Chirundu and finally in Salisbury Traffic before resigning at own request in 1968.Then worked in the mining industry in Rhodesia before moving to SA in late 70's .Have worked all over the world in recent years in the humanitarian sector as a logistics specialist.Currently retired living in Keynsham ,Somerset UK
Updated: 16 June 2012

Scales, Keith - Whitchurch, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8869 - Inspector
Joined: 29 Otober 1972 - Squad: 6/1972; served until May 1985
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 07972441929
Updated: 22 September 2012

Scheepers, Andrew - Centurion, South Africa
Force Number: 10000 - Rank: Patrol Officer
Squad: 11/78
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27(0)828012332
Updated: 15 September 2012

Schmidt, Fred - Thabazimbi, South Africa
Force Number: 6911 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: May 1963 - Squad: 4/1963; served until October 1982
Branch Membership: Natal Midlands
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0825455768
Currently retired, settled Leeupoort retirement villge. Stationed Gwelo mobile section, Gwelo rural, Belingwe (twice), Featherstone, Lalapanzi, Enkeldoorn (twice). GCSS Kandeya Tribal Trust Area, Mount Darwin. GC Zaka. Married Carol Ward, stolen from School of Infantry, Gwelo. Four children, Kurt, Tracey, Yvette and Jonathan.
Updated: 15 September 2012

Schultz, David Frederick - Toronto, Canada
Force Number: 110723 Section Officer - RGSM
Joined: 3 January 1979 - Squad: 1/1979; served until March 1982
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 1 905 471 9094
Stationed Chiredzi- Lowveld Anti-stock theft team. Uniform-Echo-six PP,SWAT/Immediate Reaction Team Mess barman Bakita. as 2IC moved to SA in 1983 and Canada 2003
Updated: 3 December 2011

Schwartz, Terry - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 6382 - D/Patrol Officer
Joined 21 March 1961 - Squad: 5/1961; served to 20 July 1965
Branch Membership:Transvaal Branch
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0726904458
Was one of 20 other young men from United Kingdom, SA and Rhodesia who were brought together by attesting at PGHQ on 21 March 61 as members of 5 Squad 1961. Served at Bindura, Shamva, Salisbury Central, Highlands, CID Salisbury and CID Bulawayo. Later joined the S.A Police, retired 1996. Presently part of IBM Southern Africa Security Team. Now retired after 43 years in the saddle!! I am really enjoying it.

Scott, John - CO. DOWN, N. Ireland
Force Number : 9225
Joined 18 August 1974 ; served to 29 February 1976
Email address - out of date! ; Telephone: 01232 448905 Fax 01232 448989
Joined BSA Police after serving in Metropolitan Police, London. After three weeks at depot and driving school was posted to Matabeleland where I was stationed at Essexvale and was a member of PATU. I also served at C.I.D. Stores, Bulawayo before transferring to Rhodaf where they tried to make a pilot out of me . Came home to Ireland before Independence and married Linda. I have three daughters, Gillian, Aimee and Cecily and have a successful business selling Engineering Supplies. Delighted to see this site as my years in Rhodesia were very special especially those in the BSA Police I would love to hear from anyone who knew me and would especially like to know the whereabouts of Graham Lailey and Dave James, both of whom were with me at Essexvale and with whom I shared some magic times.

Sebecke, Silvia Christine see Attwell

Sergeant, Michael - Larnaca, Cyprus
Force Number: 6906 - Patrol Officer
Joined 14 March 1963 - Squad: 4/63; served to 8 October 1966
Branch Membership: Ex Auckland NZ Feb 1979
E-mail: ; Telephone: 00357-24633411
Stationed at Salisbury Central,CPU,Waterfalls and finally Harare.After service lived and worked in RSA, Australia, NZ where I was an inaugural member of the BSAP Ass. late 1970's back to RSA, 10 years in UK and now retired to Cyprus.
Updated: 9 November 2008

Seward, John - Perth, Australia
Force Number: 4649 - C/Inspector
Joined 17th July 1950 - Squad: 8/1950; served to 12 December 1970
Association Branch Membership: Australia
E-mail: ; Telephone: (08) 9277 3396
Secretary Australia Branch. Stationed at Rusape, Chipinga, Cashel, Bindura, Shamva, Manicaland Prov HQ, Buhera, and Odzi.

Seymour-Hall, Glenn - Sandy, Bedfordshire, U.K.
Force Number : 9439
Joined June 1975 - Squad: 4/1975; served to 31 December 1981
E-Mail:
Stationed in Gwanda, Bulawayo and Salisbury. My Grandfarther Bernard Seymour Hall force no. 505 was stationed in Gwanda and Tuli in the days when camels were the mode of transport. Would like to hear from old friends.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Sharman, Paul William 'Stretch' - Pietermarizburg, South Africa
Force Number: 10306 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Joined: 4 January 1978 - Squad: 1/78; served until 4 January 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0837220640; Fax: 086677968
Updated: 28 December 2011

Shaw, Roger 'Trog' - Kettering, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7954 - Patrol Officer
Joined 5 April 1968 - Squad: 4/68; served to 4 April 1971
Branch Membership: Margate South Africa
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +944 01536 420634
Ex Support Unit Vila Salazar
Updated:26 April 2008

Shawe, Stanley - Amanzimtoti, South Africa
Force Number: 6564 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: January 1962 - Squad: 1/1962; served until 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0832255023 Fax:
Joined BSAP in 1962 after working 3 years on Kilembe Mine in Uganda. Educated a Chaplin School Gweru. Left in 1970 and joined Rhodesia Railways - Attached to "A" Reserve ( 17422) and reached rank of Reserve Inspector. Awarded PRLSM . Left Zimbabwe to immigrate to South Africa in january 1982.Worked at Durban Roodepoort Mine in Roodepoort retiring as Shaft Accountant when the mine closed in 2000. Have been retired in Illovo Beach, Amanzimtoti since then.
Updated: 16 June 2012

Shearing, , Peter Andy - East London, South Africa
Force Number: 7640 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined: 6 September 1966 - Squad: 7/1966; served until 30 September 1976
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 043-7265688
Ex Manicaland and last post Feathersone in the Midlands. Left for East London March 1984. Currently employed National Transport Company
Updated: 27 January 2013

Shelley, Clive - Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7233 - Superintendent - RGSM; PLSM; ZIM; ZSM
Date of Joined 12 January 1965 - Squad 1/1965; served to 31 August 1981
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +44 1443 205668
Squad 1/1965, display and escort duties. Stationed Marandellas,Mtoko, Kariba, Kanyemba, Mrewa,Tomlinson Depot, Rusape,Mayo,Fort Victoria, Rutenga, Redcliff, Que Que Rural,Enkeldoorn and Bindura.
Updated: 20 February 2010

Shelley, Rod - Beddau, Pontypridd, United Kingdom 26 July 2003
Force Number: 7661 and 8946 - D/Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined 13 December 1966 - Squad: 8/1966; served to 30 April 1980
E-Mail:
Depot - 8 squad 1966. Stationed at Umtali, Umtali Rural, Support Unit and left the force in 1969. Rejoined in 1973, posted back to Umtali Rural and then to Bulawayo in 1975 where I served in the Traffic, Central and finally C.I.D.


Shepherd, Andy - Dunster, Canada
Force Number: C159/6141 - Constable
Joined July, 1959/18 March 1960; served to 1964
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (250) 968-4311
Moved on to Sultan's Armed Forces, Oman. Moved again(1968) to Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Served 29 years before retiring to The Robson Valley in British Columbia - only about 5 hours from Edmonton and in the heart of the Rockies. Lots of snow, game and no sirens! Peaceful.

Shiff, Simon - Los Angeles, USA
Force Number : 10491
Joined March 1978 ; served to September 1979
Membership - USA
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 805 265-9232
Enjoyed posting in Harare and Gutu during some difficult times.

Shires, John Dinsley - Adelaide, Australia
Force Number: 5241 - Constable
Joined 4 April 1954; served to 5 November 1957
E-mail:
Served Bulawayo, Buhera, Fort Victoria and Gwelo, ended up here in Australia, Property Developer
Updated: 18 February 2012

Shout, Allan - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9065 - Inspector - PGSM, ZIM
Date of Joined 31 January 1973 - Squad: 7/73; served to 21 September 1982
Branch Membership: Transvaal
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 011-638 5459 - Fax: 011-638 4044
Formerly Cadet C781. Served at Gwanda, Bulawayo Q Rep, Sipolilo, Mashumbi Pools, Kariba, Bumi Hills, Siakobvu, Mangula, Sinoia, Darwendale, Umvukwes, Concession. Married to Cheryth (nee Meikle) WP309. Sorry, no picture - too ugly!! (Me, not the wife).

Shout, Pete - Oranjemund, Namibia
Force Number : C685/8655 - Inspector - RGSM ZIM
Joined 19 January 1971 - Squad: 6/71; served to 4 March 1983
Membership - Western Cape
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (0926463) 23 - 3972/23 - 5321 Fax (0926463) 23 - 5369
Always up for a few 'jugs' with old mates and acquaintances!
Updated:6 June 2008


Shutt, Kenneth - Bremen, Germany
Force Number: 9616 - Section Officer; Telephone: 0421/7927298
E-mail:

Sidey, Timothy James - White River, South Africa
Force Number: 8733 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 25 January 1972 - Squad: 1/72; served to 24 January 1975
Branch Membership: Natal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 (0)82 802 4135
Did my 3 in the BSAP from 1972 to 1975. Joined the Forestry Industry in 1976 in South Africa, recently completed 33 years service and still going strong. Currently located in Nelspruit and reside in White River. Member of the Natal Branch.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Simpson (nee Bone), Betty - Tadworth, United Kingdom
Force Number: WP472 Joined: 1978 - Squad: 2/78; served until 1980
E-Mail: ;
Depot end of 1978 Stationed at Bulawayo Central for duration (seconded to CID for about 6 months) Two brothers in BSAP at same time, Ted Bone and Johnnie Bone
Updated: 18 June 2011

Singleton, William 'Bill' - Bungendore, Australia
Force Number: 8083 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 17/9/68 - Squad: 9/68; served to September 1978
Branch Membership: Australian
E-mail: ; Telephone: 02 6238 0168
Served at Harare, Chirundu, Sinoia, Nyanyadzi, Odzi, Gatooma and Selous. Moved to Australia after independence with Sheila (Chistie) and two children. Lived in Wagga Wagga for 20 years. Obtained B.Bus at University and now Manage Human Resources in larger organisations. Active in the local Anglican church and the Fire Brigade. Living just outside Canberra. I am the NSW contact for the Regiment and would like to hear from members.
Updated: 19 February 2012

Singleton, T.Derek 'Paddy' - Southampton, BERMUDA
Force Number : 5812
Joined 3 February 1958 ; served to 3 February 1961
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 441 238 0870 Fax 441 238 4040
Stationed Salisbury traffic for 3 great years. Moved to Bermuda Police in 1961. Left after 7 years to beome tennis pro at the Coral Beach Club where I am at present. Married Sallie in 1973 and have 3 sons. Would love to hear from anyone in 2-58 and the rugby team of 1959 where I played scrum half.

Sittig, Hans - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number: NS900944 10176
Joined 1 January 1975 - D/Section Officer ; served to 1981
E-Mail:
First NS, then regular. Served in Concession, Mount Darwin, Goromonzi, Darwendale and then Salisbury in both uniform and SB. Fond memories.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Skae, Rob - Grahamstown, South Africa
Force Number: 5918 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 1 December 1958 - Squad: 10/58; served to 31 May 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 46 6229466
Updated: 19 February 2012

Slade, Robert - Blandford, Dorset, United Kingdom
Force Number: 4061 - Constable
Joined: 10 June 1946 - Squad: 13/1946; served until 10 June 1949
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01747 812102
Updated: 21 January 2011

Slement, Ian - Hamilton, New Zealand
Force Number: 9536 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 6 January 1976 - Squad: 1/76; served to March 1982
E-Mail:
Stationed Wankie district Binga Siabuwa Chunga G.C.. Bulawayo Rural Bembesi,Fort Rixon and Inyati. Now self employed living in Hamilton New Zealand
27 October 2007

Smallbones, Jane see Flower

Smith, Alexander John - Gajo, South_Korea
Force Number: 7375 - Patrol Officer
Joined 20 July 1965 - Squad: 7/65; served until 31 January 1969
E-Mail:
Was posted to Western Commonage (Bulawayo), Wankie, Panda-ma-Tenga and finally Victoria Falls. Then to Uni and later followed a banking career for 30 years. Now am lecturing in English to Korean medical students. Both son and daughter are medical doctors.
Updated: 20 February 2010

Smith, Bryan George - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 10098 - Section Officer
Joined: 6 January 1976 - Squad: 6/1976; served until April 1982
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0832788095
I am currently living in Johannesburg working for a security Firm.
Updated: 15 November 2010

Smith, Chris 'Benjie' - Hong Kong
Force Number: 9638 - D/Section Officer
Joined: May 1976 - Squad: 9/1975; served until August 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +85290202022
Now living and working in Hong Kong for HSBC. Left the UK in 2006. Blissfully married to Leena and would love to see any old friends for a pint or two.
Updated: 26 June 2010

Smith, Clive - Larnaca, Cyprus
Force Number: 6840 - Section Officer
Joined: 10 January 1963 - Squad: 1/1963; served until 10 January 1973
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 00 357 24634733 Fax:
After 13 years in safety within Zimbabwe I have spent the past 30 years globally on major oil, gas and civil projects.When I am not on assignment I live in Cyprus. Plan to retire in 2012.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Smith, David Ian - Moffat, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9410 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 21 April 1975 - Squad: 2/1975; served until 20 April 1978
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01683 220003 Fax:
Left Zim in 2004. Managed to find a lovely little town in Scotland ( Moffat ). Have bought a Hotel - Buccleuch Arms Hotel (the one in Moffat) Loved my 5 years ( 2 as a cadet), The best grounding for life that anyone can get. My big passion is motorcycling and have established a website motorcyclescotland.com We live in amazing motorcycle riding territory - aside from the weather.
Updated: 16 June 2012

Smith, Douglas William Campbell - Mahahual, Mexico
Force Number: 8999 - Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: 31 May 1973 - Squad: 3/1973; served until January 1981
E-mail: - Telephone: 00521 9831033157 Fax:
Stationed at : Umtali, Mrewa, Gwelo, Chirundu, Umtali, Penhalonga, Morris Depot, Borrowdale. Now live in Mexico, Scuba diving and relaxing.
Updated: 17 February 2013

Smith, Ivan - Joubertina, South Africa
Force Number: 7357 - Section Officer
Joined 15 June 1965 - Squad: 6/65; served to 30 Octgober 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 042 2732149
Did time in Salisbury, Marlbrough and B Cars, then district. Norton, Beatrice, Goromonzi, Karoi, Makuti, Kariba, Nuanetsi, Villa Salazar ( right at the end and the last BSAP bloke there before they closed the station down and left it to the army). Now at UCT still in the business. Would welcome contact from anyone in the area on holiday and so on. Have small share in wildiness farm and challet in the mountains and will arrange special rates for ex-members.

Smith, Malcolm Ernest - Mutare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 7014 - Superintendent - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: 10 October 1963 - Squad: 8/1963; served until 31 January 1981
Malcolm Smith died in Mutare, Zimbabwe on 29 October 2012 - Obituary
Updated: 5 June 2011

Smith, Mike 'Marine' - Dubai, UAE 26 July 2003
Force Number: 8971 - S/Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined March 1973 - Squad: 3/1973; served to October 1976
E-mail: ; Telephone: +971504504863
I was primarily based in Morris Depot in the Musketry dept. I am trying to find Derek Lowe (if you see this please e-mail) also of 3/73. Very keen to hear from anyone who may remember me. I currently live in Dubai in the Middle east.

Smith, Peter - Dumfries, Scotland
Force Number : 7490/8702
Joined Novermber 1965 ; served to October 1981
Membership - United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01387-269741
Served District Police, Mashonland, Matabeleland and Manicaland Provinces.

Smith, Redvers Graeme - Cape Town, South Africa 30 March 2003
Force Number: 8732 - Patrol Officer
Date of Joined 25 January 1972 - Squad: 1/72; served to 25 January 1975
Branch Membership:Western Cape
E-mail: ; Telephone: 021 438 1997

Smith, Robert HL - Dalbeattie, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6160 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 1960 - Squad: 3/1960; served until 1965
Membership: United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Stationed Gwelo Urban and Rural 1960- 1965. Went into retailing, transferred to South Africa 1973. Finally residing in Cape Town. retired to the Uk 1998
Updated: 27 January 2013

Smith, Ronald Clive - Larnaca, Cyprus
Force Number: 6840 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 10 or 11/1/63 - Squad: 1 or 2/1963; served to 10 or 11/1/73
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: (357)24634733
Work in health, safety,environment and security has seen me work in the mining, process and construction sectors since 1980. Construction projects have taken me to Indonesia, Hong Kong,India,Middle East and Central Asia. Finally settled in Cyprus in 2005 although still actively working.
Updated: 20 September 2008

Smith, Terence Michael - Springs, South Africa
Force Number: 6416 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 12 June 1961 - Squad: 8/1961; served to 17 April 1977
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-mail: ; Telephone: 011 8183237
Will retire from Clover Dairies on the 30th June 2009 after 27 years service to relax and do all the things I have been promising myself to do over the years. Would like to make contact with any of the guys from 8 Squad of 61
Updated: 13 June 2009

Smith, Vaughan - Sedgefield, South Africa
Force Number: 5846 - Constable - Marksman
Joined 1st July 1958 - Squad: 5/58 ; served to 22 February 1963
Branch Membership: Cape Town
E-mail: ; Telephone: +2721827035580

Smith, William - Christchurch, New Zealand
Force Number: 7576 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 1 April 1966 - Squad: 4/1966; served until 1 April 1970
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 03 358 9050
Updated: 29 February 2012

Smithdorf, Stephen - Kempton Park, South Africa
Force Number: 10097 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined: July 1977 - Squad: 9/1977; served until 31 December 1980
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0119744633 - Fax: 0866544681
Joined the force in 1975 as a Cadet and on turning 18 in 1977 went to Morris Depot Posted to Wankie, Sibankawi, Pandamatenga, Bulwayo Informnation Room, and finally Salisbury Control Room Now own my own Security Business in Johannesburg South Africa for the last 17 years
Updated: 29 February 2012

Snape, Bernard 'Bun' - Cooktown, Australia
Force Number: 6611 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 12 February 1962 - Squad: 2/1962; served until 14 October 1965
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0740696778
Stationed Shabani, Lalapanzi & Belingwe. Went to South Africa for 2 years and then returned to England, married W endy and wentto Australia. We have spent the rest of our lives in far north Queensland, apart from occasional visits to England, Japan & Zimbabwe. We have 2 boys, Toby and Tim. Would love to hear from old friends.
Updated: 16 June 2012

Southam, Bob - Didcot, United Kingdom
Force Number: C259/6947 - S/Patrol Officer - GSM, PRLSM
Joined 9 May 1963- Squad: 6/1963; served to 30 March 1969
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 07713998683
Living in Oxfordshire now after moving from South Africa six years ago. In my semi-retirement state have become a swimming instructor and teach people of all ages. Would love to hear from old comrades!!
Updated: 20 September 2008

Spackman, Ian - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 9392
Joined 1 April 1975 ; served to 1 April 1985
Membership - Bulawayo
E-Mail: ; Telephone: Bulawayo 41785
Married to Sarah.Children Kevin and Michelle.
Address:10 Winderemere Rd, Morningside, Bulawayo.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Spencer, Grant - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9848 - S/Patrol Officer
Joined: December 1976 - Squad: 12; served until 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27 (0) 82 991 2220
Stationed Sinoia, Mangula, Sipolilo, Mashumbi Pools, Umatali SB
Updated: 28 December 2011

Spiers, Allen - Howick, South Africa
Force Number: 9058
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 082 7652448
Am now retired and running a small fishing charter on St Lucia Estuary
Updated: 20 February 2011

Spurr, Neville - Simonstown, South Africa
Force Number: 6874/8032 - D/Inspector - MCM, RGSM.
Joined 15 February 1963 - Squad: 3/63; served to October 1981
Branch Membership: Natal and Cape
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0217820339/ Mobile 082 456 1240
Having left the BSAP I joined Huletts Sugar Limited, Amatikulu, Zululand. Having completed 25 years with them Janet and I have now retired to Simonstown, Cape Province. Much cooler and somewhat more civilised then what we are used to, but all the same very pleasant. Any members who are in the vicinity and would like some hospitality please give us a call.

Squier, Martin - Edenvale, South Africa
Force Number : 10114
Joined 1977 ; served to 1980
Membership - Johannesburg
E-Mail: (Martin Squier) none ; Telephone: +27 21 609 1567 (h) Fax none
Served at Binga, Lupane and various temporary bases...

St Leger-Williams, Helen - see Bell

Staines, Adrian - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 6633
Joined 15 February 1962 - Squad: 4/1962; served to 3 May 82
E-Mail:
Served at Marandellas, Mrewa, Mutoroshanga, Figtree, Mphoengs, Queens Park, Gwelo Rural and retired from Bulawayo Central. Went into the world of commerce and now have my own business which covers the whole of Zimbabwe. Would like to hear from any members of 4 squad of 1962.

Standaloft, Peter - Perth, Australia 26 July 2003
Force Number: 7305 - Superintendent - ZIM, PLSM, RGSM
Date of Joined 9 March 1965 - Squad: 3/1965; served to 30 December 1982
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: (08) 9561 2818
I attested into the Force being Ex Northern Rhodesian Police (1681). Served 3 years in the Support Unit after Depot then Lomagundi District Kariba, Karoi, Kanyemba, Mangula, Chirundu, and Banket. Posted to Law and Police Morris Depot 1975. 1977 posted to Mounted Troop Support Unit and served with the Unit until transfered to PGHQ as Staff Officer Promotions in February 1982. I would like to hear from anybody who may wish to correspond.

Standers, Graham - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 902357 - Patrol Officer - GSM
Joined 7 January 1977 - Squad: NS7/77; served to 30 June 1978
E-mail: ; Telephone: +27 83 417 5406

Stanton, Garth - Guildford, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6617 - Patrol Officer
Joined: March 1964 - Squad: 4/5 1962; served until March 1965
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 07503678552
Living in Milford, Godalming Surrey GU8 5HQ. Should be retired by now. Still working as a Secrity officer in Dorking Surrey. Stationed Lalapanzi and Shabani.
Updated: 27 January 2013

Stanton, Stan - Nelspruit, South Africa
Force Number: 110606 - Patrol Officer - RGSM and ZIM
Joined 13 July 1978 ; served to 10 January 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 083-400 8612; Fax: ( 013 ) 744 3456
Joined the U.K. ( London )BSAP assoc when I lived in the U.K. ( Feb 1981 -Oct 1998 ). Moved to S.A. settled in Nelspruit have my own business as an Indepensent Financial Advisor.
Updated: 6 June 2008

Stanton-Humphreys, Dave - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 7999 - Inspector
Joined 13 May 1968 - Squad: 6/1968; served to May 1981
Membership - Transvaal
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 82 224 2196
Squad 6/68 Served :- Beatrice, Highlands; Avondale; Braeside; Karoi; Mangula; Belingwe; Q/Rep Depot
Updated: 18 February 2012

Stanyon, Doug - Australia
Force Number: 7158 / 8638 - Inspector
Date of Joined 22 September 1964 - Squad: 6/64; served to June 1980
E-mail: ; Telephone: 61 7 32199935 Fax 61 7 32199942
I found this site while surfing the net. I think it is a wonderful concept. Would like to hear from old friends - stationed Bikita/Zaka/Chiredzi/Nuanetsi-later Salisbury Town and CID Salisbury/Sinoia/Bulawayo. Now self funded retiree. I'm so busy, I don't know where I found time to go to work. Best wishes to all - take care now.

Stedall (Nee Grimes), Jayne - Hamilton, New Zealand
Force Number: WP311 - W/Patrol Officer
Joined 1976 - Squad: 1/1976; served until 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 6478553307
After leaving Depot - was stationed in Byo Central - then Drugs Section and Fraud Section. Now living in Hamilton New Zealand
Updated: 6 April 2012

Stanyon, Nigel - Mackay, Australia
Force Number: C957/10203 - Patrol Officer
Date of Joined 8 November 1976 - Squad: 11/1977; served to 5 May 1980
Branch Membership: Brisbane
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 617 49555309
Cadet - Hillside, Bulawayo.Attested Patrol Officer 8-11-77 Stationed - Zaka, Chiredzi, Chisumbanje, Mateke Hills Nuanetsi, Fort Victoria Rural and Central.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Stassen, Andre - Bloemfontein, South Africa
Force Number: 110753 - Patrol Officer
Joined: January 1979 - Squad: 3/1979; served until December 1980
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ;
Wankie District, Binga, GC Siachilaba, Jambezi SFA Base, GC Lupane
Updated: 16 June 2012

Steele, Jim - Perth, Western Australia
Force Number : 8164
Joined 13 January 1969 - Squad: 1/1969; served to September 1978
Membership - West Australia
E-Mail:
One squad of 1969. Stationed at Gatooma Rural, Mubayira, Depot Armoury, and Prov Armourer Manicaland and Victoria provs. Also in Sub-Aqua Section. Went to United Kingdom for 6 years before coming to Oz. Now work as a civvy radio operator for the WA Police. Does anyone have an email or postal address for R.E. (Derek) Shirley ex Salisbury Traffic? 15 years in Oz but still miss Africa, the bush here is a waste - NO ANIMALS.

Steele (formerly Stoole), Ron - Lancaster, PA, USA
Force Number : 7500
Joined November 1965 ; served to December 1971
E-Mail: ; Telephone: Fax 717-656-8915
Have revisted this site after some absense and corrected my e-mail address. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me in the force. Now living in the USA.

Sternslow, Andrew - Howick, South Africa
Force Number: 8410 - Section Officer
Joined: 19 February 1970 - Squad: 1/1970; served until 20 February 1980
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0333304644 - Fax: 0333305996
Love to hear from ex One Squad 1970 members. Served in Gatooma, Hartley, Dog Section, Donnington, Sauerstown, Kezi, Gwanda, Dett, Mphoengs and Bulawayo Central.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Stevenson, Phil - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Force Number: 10225 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: November 1977 - Squad: 13/1977; served until 31 December 1980
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail:
Squad 13/77 with 'Pop Ellis' April 78 - January 80 in Beatrice January 80 - Dec 80 in Sby Prov Dog Section.
Updated: 26 June 2010

Stewart, Daderian - Windsor, United Kingdom
Force Number: 2512EW - R/W/Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: 20 March 1973; served until January 1981
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01753 863617
Joined as a Womans Field Reservist in Wankie District in 1973 and posted to a small Police Post in a small bush town called Dett. After completing a short time there moved back to Salisbury and found myself attached to Waterfalls Police Station. There I served a fantastic 8 years. Over and above my duties at Waterfalls Police station worked at Salisbury Central Signals Branch as a Radio/Teleprinter Operator and later went on to run the Southerton Signals Branch, South District Headquarters.
Updated: 20 February 2011

Stewart, Jimmy 'Jamie' - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: C672/8842 - Section Officer - GSM ZRM
Joined: 4 November 1970 - Squad: 5/72; served until September 1980
Branch Membership: Natal
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 031 5631508 - Fax: 0315805941
Updated: 30 September 2011

Steyn, Andre - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 10498K - Inspector
Joined 1 January 1977; served to 1 May 1982
E-mail: ; Telephone: 031 7655719 - Fax: 031 7655864

Steyn, Benny - Stilfontein, South Africa
Force Number: 6838 - A/Commissioner - RGSM,PLSM
Joined: 10 January 1963 - Squad: 2/1963; served until 30 November 1983
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0712448824 Fax:
Served at West Nicholson,Tuli,Gwanda,Plumtree,Mangwe,Tjolotjo,Essexvale,Bindura,PGHQ,Depot
Updated: 29 February 2012

Steyn, Danie - Swakopmund, Namibia
Force Number: 9122 - Patrol Officer - GSM
Joined 7 January 1973; served to 7 January 1976
E-mail: ; Telephone: +26464 406038
I recall that we were told that we were life members of the Regimental Assosciation. Is that so? Any other ex-BSAP members in Namibia? It would be good to get together

Steyn, Tim - Howick, South Africa
Force Number: 9744 - D/Patrol Officer
Joined 1 September 1976 - Squad: 8/76; served to 1 January 1981
Association Branch Membership: Pietermaritzburg
E-mail: ; Telephone: 0832257263 - Fax: 033 3302523
Stationed at Gwelo central,Gwelo Rural SB/CID Gatooma, SB GWELO and then CID GWELO. Would like to hear from anyone who worked with me.

Stiff, Peter Robert - Alberton, South Africa
Force Number: 4831 - Superintendent - RGSM, PLSM, Commendation 5/2/55
Joined: 31 December 1951 - Squad: 15/1951; served until 1 January 1972
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0824488496; Fax: 011-8690890
Publisher and joint proprietor with my wife Fran of Lemur Books CC and Galago Publishing (Pty) Ltd for the past 32 years. Author of 12 books: Fact Tommy Goes Home Selous Scouts: Top Secret War Selous Scouts: A Pictorial Account See You in November Taming the Landmine Nine Days of War The Silent War Cry Zimbabwe Warfare by Other Means The Covert War For publication 2012: The Devil's Disciples: Robert Mugabe and his Inner Circle Fiction The Rain Goddess The Road to Armageddon Not on any social networks due to pressure of work.
Updated: 28 December 2011

St Leger-Williams, Helen - see Bell

Stoker, James - Bradford, United Kingdom
Force Number: 6366 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 24 April 1961 - Squad: 6/1961; served to 15 December 1967
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01535-275698
19 December 2009

Stoole, Ron - Lancaster, PA, USA
Force Number : 7500
Joined November 1965 ; served to December 1971
E-Mail: ; Telephone: Fax 717-656-8915
Have revisted this site after some absense and corrected my e-mail address. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me in the force. Now living in the USA.

Storey, John - Sydney, Australia
Force Number: 10005 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 1 April 1977 - Squad: 5/77; served until 11 November 1978
E-Mail:
Based at West Nicholson, Uniform Branch, migrated to United Kingdom in 78, then Oz in 95.
Updated: 5 June 2011

Sudbury, Kevin Russel - Kimberley, South Africa
Force Number: 8969 - Inspector - RGSM, ZIM
Date of Joined 27 March 1973 - Squad: 3/73; served to 31 January 1983
Branch Membership: Transvaal Branch
E-Mail: @
Updated: 18 April 2009

Surkont, Joe - Cape Town, South Africa
Regimental Number: 7471/8850 Inspector - GSM
Date of Joined 16 October 1965 - Squad: 9/1965; served to 13 January 1979
Branch Membership:Western Cape, South Africa
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 27 021 5541675 - Fax: 27 021 5924664
Presently running an investigation company and working with Tom Naude and Brian Oberholster. Photographs of us all on our web page at www.samanagement.co.za. Would be good to hear from squad mates.

Sutherland, Victor Andrew 'Vic' - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: C67 - 5939 - Superintendent
Joined 1 January 1957 - Squad: C1/1957 - 11/1959; served until 1 April 1982
Branch Membership: Natal Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 +31 9031540
Served as a Cadet within the Salisbury Area for two years. After Depot training spent 10 years in Bulawayo including Central, Donnington, Western Commonage, Sauerstown, Hillside, Traffic. Then 4 years at Que Que Urban doing routine work plus Prosecutor, i/c Camp, Traffic,Enquiries and the most dangerous of all - Driving Licence Examiner. Then moved to Salisbury for 9 years serving at Salisbury Central Charge Office, Information Room, Enquiries Section, i/c Stats & Library, Southerton, St Marys, Avondale, Harare, Matapi. Lastly to Umtali Central until retiring to South Africa. Since arriving in South Africa my wife Reena and I have started, run and sold a number of small businesses to keep body and soul together.
Updated: 20 February 2010

Sutton, John - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 7670 - D/Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM.
Joined 1967 - Squad: 1/67; served to 1980
Branch Membership: Johannesburg
E-mail:
Updated: 18 February 2012

Swanepoel, Steve - Swakopmund, Namibia
Force Number: 9273 - Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 30 November 1974 - Squad: 7/74; served to 31 March 1982
E-mail:
I have just found this site on the web, and reading all the old names and places is a real blast from past, a breath of fresh air.


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Tamm, Chris - Hilo, USA
Force Number: 20559W - RGSM
Joined 1974 ; served to 1979
E-mail:

Tavener, Bryan - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 8305 (C570)
Joined 25 August 1969 ; served to June 1980
E-mail:
Mashonaland and CID. Have tried it outside Zim but with all our problems still a great Country. Presently own Tribology Services (Oil analysis and condition monitoring) and in partnership with Jown Winter and Kevin Gradidge in Printer and Cartridge Maintenance Systems (service printers and refurbish printer cartridges). I am married to Linda (nee Ross) and have two great kids - Karen who has just completed a post grad course in Psychology, she wishes to go into Child Psychology and Mark who curently works for me. Mark has excelled at squash having played twice for Zimbabwe in the World Under 19 champions. It would be great to hear from old acquaitances. My brother Mike is curently working for a security Company in Bindura.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Taylor, Alfred Ness - Rattray/Blairgowrie, UK
Force Number: 6434 - C/Superintendent
Joined 3 July 1961 - Squad: 9/1961; served to 1 April 1982
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01250 873312
Attested in the Force in July 1961 (squad 9/61) and retired in April 1982 with rank of C/Supt. Served in Salisbury Prov and Mash. Prov being stationed at Sinoia, Kariba, Bindura and Mash Prov. HQ. Recentrly retired from position of Chief Constable Durban City Police.
Updated: 9 May 2010

Taylor, Brian Harry - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Force Number: 5507 - Inspector
Joined: 24 June 1956 - Squad: 5/56; served until March 1983
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 02392 593124 First posting Waterfalls, last posting Chinhoyi. Lived in Banket until June 2006 when jumped ship.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Taylor, James - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8800 - Inspector (T) - RGSM, ZIM, ZTYM
Joined: 4 May 1972; served until 3 March 1982
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01908 674414
Attested in the force May 1972 Retired March 1982, with the rank of Insp(T), Served in Lomagundi HQ, transferred to PGHQ, Cranborne, then Mat Prov HQ.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Taylor, Mike 'Kudu' - Thetford, Norfolk, UK
Force Number: 5653 - C/Inspector - RGSM; PLSM
Joined: 3 March 1957 - Squad: 3/1957; served until 3 May 1977
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01842 763613
Moved from RSA to Thetford, Norfolk in October 2008. Whilst in Force was stationed at Kezi, Beit Bridge, West Nicholson, Fort Rixon, Plumtree, Colleen Bawn, Tuli (last i/c to have his office in the original the office block), Essexvale, Umtali Rural, Buhera, Prov Insp Mash Prov, Mrewa and The Support Unit.
Updated: 8 September 2010

Taylor, Mike - Edenvale, South Africa
Force Number : 10317
Joined January 1978 - Squad: 1/1978; served to January 1981
Mike Taylor died on 26 May 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Updated: 28 May 2010

Taylor, Rogan - South Fork, United States
Force Number: 902410 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: January 1977; served until 28 December 1978
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 719-849-3887 Fax:
Lived: 1958-60 Durban, South Africa; 1960-76 Harare, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia); 77-78 all over Zim;79-82 Jo'burg, SA; 83-85 Bulawayo, Zim; 85-89 Napier, New Zealand; 89-90 Marondera, Zim; 90-93 Harare, Zim; 93-99 Kadoma, Zim; 99-06 Gweru, Zim; 06-Present South Fork, Colorado. NSPO with BSAP Mounted Unit 1977-1978
Updated: 3 July 2010

Taylor (nee Brown), Sue - Edenvale, South Africa
Force Number : 412
Joined July 1977 ; served to July 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27 11 4536714
Stationed at Bulawayo Central, Investigations and Traffic. Married to Mike Taylor (10317). Lived in Cape Town for 8 years and now in Edenvale. Have three kids, C olin 15, Brian 12, Ashley 7

Terry, Mike - Petworth, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9469 - D/Section Officer - RGSM ZIM
Joined 30th September 1975 - Squad: 7/1975; served to 24 August 1982
Association Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01798 343509
I served in Fort Victoria Nuanetsi and was then transfered to SB Ops at Bikita. Joined CID and was sent to Bulaway. Was sent to Wankie being the last single white DSO left in the Province! Transfered to Bindura from where I left the force. I joined Rio Tinto and served at various of their Mines and operations before leaving for the United Kingdom in 2002. It would be great to hear from anyone with whom I served and I would particularly like to hear from any squadmates.
Updated: 18 February 2012

Terry, Cyril Walter - Thirsk, United Kingdom
Force Number: 23450N - GSM
Joined 1975 ; served to 1980
Branch Membership: United Kingdom Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 01845527535
Served with recce devision of Bulawayo police reserve finished up as stick leader.
Updated: 19 June 2010

Tevis, Stefan - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Force Number: 8591 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 3/1/71 - Squad: 3/71; served to February 1974
E-mail: ; Telephone: 001-801-428-1777
Would love to hear from some old mates who served with me, especially Darryl Brent,Charlie Bonner, Jim Van Dyk, Ian Chalk, Les Milne, Rob Dix and those who served in Operation Hurricane and were also stationed at Morris Depot in Salisbury!?
Updated: 9 November 2008

Thomas, Barry Gordon - New Germany, South Africa
Force Number:4384 - C/Inspector
Date of Joined 1 February 1949; served to 15 January 1972
Branch Membership:Natal
E-mail: ; Telephone: 27-31-7017057

Thomas, Brian John - Capetown, South Africa
Force Number: 5405 - C/Superintendent - PMM
Joined: 27 November l955 - Squad: 7/1955; served until 27February 1979
Brian Thomas died on 22 April 2013 in Somerset West, South Africa - Obituary
Updated: 28 December 2011

Thomas, Kenneth - Villiersdorp, South Africa
Force Number: 6763 - Inspector (T)
Joined: 11 September 1962 - Squad: 11/1962; served until 1976
Branch Membership: Western Cape Branch
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0288402227
Updated: 7 August 2011

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Thomas, Mike - Georgetown, Caymen Islands 30 March 2003
Force Number: 8062 - Patrol Officer - General Service Medal
Date of Joined August 1968 - Squad: 8/68; served to May 1972
Branch Membership:Ex Port Elizabeth
E-mail:
I joined force in Jan 1968 as a Cadet Force No. C531. Attested as recruit in August 1968, passed out as Best Recruit, eventually leaving the force in May 1972. I did however maintain links, I was a member of P.A.T.U. between 1972 and 1980. I was a member of the Port Elizabeth Regimental Association 1981-2002, I currently live in Georgetown, Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) I am separated from my wife [have 2 children] and I am looking to make contact with former members and friends.

Thomson, Stuart - Ely, UK
Force Number: 7964 - Patrol Officer
Joined 19 April 1968 ; served to 16 December 1969
Branch Membership: UK
E-Mail:
Telephone: 07980 630252
Updated: 8 December 2007

Thornton, Bill - Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Force Number: 8424 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 24 February 1970 - Squad: 2/70
Date of Date of ; served to 24 February 1976
E-mail:
Salisbury Central Charge Office; Salisbury Traffic Branch; Salisbury Central Information Room; Dog Section Salisbury; CID Salisbury Central
Updated: 28 June 2008

Thornton, Ian - Chiang Saen, Thailand
Force Number: 7210 - Inspector - GSM
Joined 14 December 1964; served until 13 December 1975
E-Mail:
Updated: 19 February 2012

Thorpe, Simon - Gauteng, South Africa
Force Number: NS and 9431 - Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined April 1974 - Squad: NS 8/74; served to 29 September 1980
Branch Membership:Gauteng
E-mail:
Joined as a National Serciceman in April 74. Transfered to regulars in 75. Was stationed at Chibi, Sinoia, Sipililo, Mashumbi Pools, Kariba, Macheke and Salisbury Central

Thorpe, Terry - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 4028
Joined 26 April 1946 ; served to 15 May 1976
Membership - Johannesburg
E-Mail:
I served in the Force for 30 years retiring from Salisbury Province as O.C. Would like to hear from ex members from that era. Would also like to receive information on present whereabouts of Tom Egleton who retired around the same time as me.

Threlfall, David - Barrowford, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8284 - Patrol Officer
Date of Joined 1969; served to 1970
E-Mail:

Thurman, Malcolm - Bramley - Hampshire, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8338 - Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 5 November 1969 - Squad: 9/69; served to 31/01/1980
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail: ; Telephone: 01256 881445
Stationed at PGHQ, Que Que, Bulawayo Licence Inspector and Information Room, Salisbury Control Room (3 Relief). Left Rhodesia in 1981 for South Africa. Worked for SAMRO for 14 years. Owned own Restaurant in Grootbrak Rivier for 4 years. Now in the United Kingdom. Station Manager Reading Station for First Great Western Trains.

Tierney, Larry Bruce - Maple Ridge, Canada
Force Number: 22374 - S/Patrol Officer - ZIM; RGSM; SMOSJ
Joined: 20 June 1975; served until 21 April 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 604-816-6317 Fax:
A-Reserve, Marlborough, Salisbury Central, SPUEU, looking to renew old friendships. Have recently changed family name to Jenkins.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Tilbury, Ken - Redhill
Force Number: 6723 - Patrol Officer
Joined: 8 August 1962 - Squad: 9/1962; served until 8 August 1965
E-Mail:
Ex PATU Lowveld cane farmer, Swaziland cane farmer, Crocodile breeder in Natal and commercial farmer in Zimbabwe until 2003. Now writing books. 'Black Mamba White Settler' and also 'The Drums Beat as time runs out'. Busy writing second book.
Updated: 28 December 2011

Tinker, Kevin - Hastings, New Zealand
Force Number: 9148 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: January 1974; served until October 1978
E-Mail:
I left Zimbabwe in May 2000, after being abducted, beaten about and having my farm looted and vandalised. Now living in NZ with son Damien. Would be great to touch base with old mates. All other details n remain the same.
Updated: 15 September 2012

Treble, Cliff - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9819 - Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: November 1976 - Squad: 11/1976; served until January 1981
E-Mail: ; Telephone: +27837071501 Fax:
After Morris Depot, was stationed at Salisbury Central Control Room 3 Relief. Drove 'B' Cars for about 2 1/2 years. 11-7, Tag was great. Then went to Salisbury Licence Inspectorate, and became 2 i/c there with W/C/Inspector Frances Fourie.Nick Lywood, Floris De Meyer,Noelene (Magic) Madgewick, Lynn Wyatt,Alister Steuart,and others. Nick Lywood and myself were attached to the Royal Motorcycle Escort, for Bonnie Prince Charlie, at Independence Celebrations.Did PATU call-ups, Gutu, Nuanetsi, Charlie Charlie,Mt Darwin,Bindura,and Eastern Highlands-Ruangwe-Medivacced out,due to malaria,and Tick Bite Fever.Those were good old days.Came to S.A. 1981, joined Clover Dairies, left as Sales Manager Natal South Coast. 1985 started Ice Cream vending Business.Sold in 1993, and started manufacturing Wooden Educational Toys and Puzzles.Now doing Custom Carpentry, Facility Maintenance, Turning, Signage,Ceilings etc... Any-one who remembers me can contact me.Can also be found on Facebook.
Updated: 29 February 2012

Trethowan, Tony - Belfast, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9129 - D/Section Officer
Date of Joined 10 January 1974; served to 10 January 1981
E-Mail:

Trigg, John - Ryde, United Kingdom
Force Number : 10535
Joined 20 April 1978 ; served to 3 December 1981
E-Mail:
Salisbury Park 1978-80. Salisbury Province PATU 1978-79. Riot Standby over independence period (very interesting!) Support Unit (Lima and Alfa Troops 1980-81), Borrowdale (1981)(L/S/O i/c Crime July-Dec)
Updated: 16 April 2011

Trigg, Peter E A - Rhodes, Greece
Force Number: 9791 - S/Section Officer - RGSM ZIM
Attested 1 November 1976; served until 1 January 1979
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0030 6940177327
Joined BSAP from UK whilst a serving Police Officer in Cardiff, South Wales. After short course in Law & Police and also full C.O.I.N Course, was posted to BSAP Gwanda, Matebeleland. Was attached to SB Ground Coverage (309 Scouter Charlie) until November 1977 when I transferred to Black Boots Support Unit. After (yet more!) C.O.I.N etc, posted to Sierra Troop. Did a short stinit as L/S/O/ at Training Morris Deport before transferring remainder of contract to Ministry of Defence, 1 RLI. Remained at RLI serving in 3 Commando and Training Troop, until I resigned in July 1980. Did Insurance Claims Investigations as partner in business in Salisbury (Harare) before returning to UK and continued Insurance Claims investigations until 2007, when I retired to sunny Greece. Now doing nothing except relaxing. Never been so busy!

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Updated: 4 April 2010

Triggs, Nigel - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 8934
Joined 1973 ; served to 1979
E-Mail:
Served Gatooma, Mubiyara, Gokwe, Que Que, Wedza, Father W.F. Triggs, Force No, 3334 Brothers, Peter and David both served in the Force.

Toddun, David - Ottawa, Canada
Force Number : 6333 - C/Inspector - PLSM
Joined 1 April 1961; served to 31 March 1981
Branch Membership: USA
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 613-257-4757
Served in Signals Branch, Salisbury, Umtali and Fort Vic

Tubbs, Robert Charles - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Number: 8118 - RGSM. PLSM
Joined October 1968 - Squad: 10/68; served to Mid 1983
E-Mail: ; Telephone: 0823010838 - Fax: 012 - 3624831
Updated: 2 August 2009

Tunney, David John - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 7120 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 16 July 1964 - Squad: 4/64; served to 20 October 2000
E-Mail:
Fax: 263 4 308558
Updated: 13 June 2009

Turnbull, Julian Richard - Durham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7173 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Squad: 7/64
E-Mail:
Have had ridiculous problems with email. Think they're sorted now. Brian & Colin Gunston, Brian & Fernanda, Dan Varkevisser, try to get through to me again please! Dammit, I was in the Drakensbergs last year, and missed the opportunity to have a natter with you! Contact me now! (Please).
Updated: 14 April 2013

Turner, Anthony 'Tony' - Leatherhead, UK
Force Number: 5039 - Constable
Joined: April 1953 - Squad: 2/1953; served until April 1956
E-Mail:
Retired Local Government Councillor in East Sussex and Surrey.
Updated: 30 September 2010

Turner, David - Broken Hill, Australia
Force Number: 7497 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined November 1965; served to 1978
E-Mail:
Comment: Welcomes contact from old friends



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