George Percy Cuscaden

George Percy Cuscaden ISO (25 March 1883 – 21 December 1956) was the Chief Police Officer of Selangor, Federated Malay States, from 1919 to 1932.

Early life George Percy Cuscaden was born on 25 March 1883 in Singapore, son of William Andrew Cuscaden who was Inspector General of Police, Straits Settlements Police Force. In 1902, he joined the Royal Irish Constabulary but left at the end of the year to join the government of the Straits Settlements.

Career In 1903, he was sworn in as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Federated Malay States Police, and in May 1904, became Assistant Commissioner of Police in Taiping, before being transferred to Negeri Sembilan as Chief Police Officer and Adjutant whilst also serving as Assistant Commissioner and Acting Superintendent of Prisons.

In 1912, he was sent to Johore with instructions to modernise the police force which was inefficient and poorly led, and there he served for seven years as Commissioner of Police and Public Prosecutor. During World War One, he acted as commanding officer of the Johore Volunteer Rifles.

In 1919, he left Johore and went to Kuala Lumpur where he was appointed Chief Police Officer of Selangor, Federated Malay States, remaining in the post until his retirement on health grounds in 1932.

Awards In 1932, he was awarded the Imperial Service Order.

Personal life and death In 1923, Cuscaden married Kathleen Mary Oliphant Morrison. He was a keen sportsman, playing rugby for Singapore and for Selangor which he captained.