THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE Rhodesia 1890 - 1980

 

In May 1890 a Pioneer Column of 1,000 men crossed the Shashi River to settle Mashonaland on behalf of the British South Africa Company. In September they hoisted the Company Flag at Fort Salisbury and so was birthed the land called Rhodesia.

500 of that column were members of the British South Africa Company Police, hired to Police the new land. In later years the word Company was dropped and the Force became known as The British South Africa Police, or BSAP.

They became one of the world’s finest Police Forces and for the next 90 years were an integral part of the country and it’s people. Well respected, honorable - a Force in the finest tradition.

In 1980, they ceased to exist when the country became Zimbabwe and were succeeded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police who, regrettably, have let the high standards set by the BSAP lapse.

What you should know

Name:
BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE

EXISTED:
1890 - 1980

REGIMENTAL MOTTO:
Pro Rege, Pro Lege, Pro Patria

WEB SITES
www.bsap.org