South African Constabulary

South African Constabulary
ActiveSeptember 1900 - June 1908
CountrySouth Africa
AllegianceBritish Empire
TypeParamilitary Mounted Infantry
RoleMilitary Police
Scouts
Size10,000 maximum
EngagementsSecond Boer War
Bambatha Rebellion
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Robert Baden-Powell
Sam Steele
Robert Baden-Powell, the first Inspector- General of the South African Constabulary.

The South African Constabulary (SAC) was a paramilitary force set up in 1900 under British Army control to police areas captured from the two independent Boer republics of Transvaal and Orange Free State during the Second Boer War. Its first Inspector-General was Major-General Robert Baden-Powell, later the founder of the worldwide Scout Movement. After hostilities ended in 1902, the two countries became British colonies and the force was disbanded in 1908.