James Richard Henry Burns

James Richard Henry Burns
Commissioner Burns in 1967
Commissioner of Police
In office
12 August 1966 – 1975
MonarchsOmar Ali Saifuddien III
Hassanal Bolkiah
DeputyPengiran Jaya
Preceded byAlexander Slater
Succeeded byPengiran Jaya
Personal details
Born31 December 1916
England, United Kingdom
Died26 December 2002(2002-12-26) (aged 85)
United Kingdom
SpouseRosamund Ward
EducationEastbourne College
Police career
Country Malaysia
 Brunei
Department Royal Malaysia Police
Royal Brunei Police Force
Service years1937–1966 (Malaysia)
1966–1975 (Brunei)
RankSenior Assistant Commissioner (Malaysia)
Commissioner (Brunei)

James Richard Henry Burns CBE (31 December 1916 – 26 December 2002) or also referred to as J. R. H. Burns,[1] was a British police officer from England who served in several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the Brunei Privy Council and Brunei Police Commissioner.

  1. ^ Great Britain Colonial Office (1951). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 253.