James Richard Henry Burns | |
|---|---|
 Commissioner Burns in 1967 | |
| Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 12 August 1966 – 1975 | |
| Monarchs | Omar Ali Saifuddien III Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Pengiran Jaya |
| Preceded by | Alexander Slater |
| Succeeded by | Pengiran Jaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1916 England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 26 December 2002 (aged 85) United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Rosamund Ward |
| Education | Eastbourne College |
| Police career | |
| Country |  Malaysia Brunei |
| Department |  Royal Malaysia Police Royal Brunei Police Force |
| Service years | 1937–1966 (Malaysia) 1966–1975 (Brunei) |
| Rank | Senior 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.
- ^ Great Britain Colonial Office (1951). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 253.