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
Died26 December 2002(2002-12-26) (aged 85)
United Kingdom
SpouseRosamund Ward-Jackson
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)
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James Richard Henry Burns (31 December 1916 – 26 December 2002) or also referred to as J. R. H. Burns, 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.