James Richard Henry Burns

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.

Biography Burns was born in England, on 31 December 1916. He was educated at Eastbourne College, and would go on to marry Rosamund (née Ward-Jackson). He commenced his tenure with the Federated Malay States Police in 1937, progressing through various ranks: Assistant Superintendent by 1940, Superintendent by 1950, Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Federation of Malaya by 1953, and finally, Senior Assistant Commissioner by 1957.

Burns served as an RBPF Commissioner from 12 August 1966 until 15 August 1975. Later that year in August, he would visit the 150 recruits training at the Royal Malaysian Police training academy in Kuala Lumpur.

Burns died on 26 December 2002, in the United Kingdom. He also received other titles such as Dato Seri Pahlawan, and other awards of recognition during his lifetime service to the Brunei government.

National

Malaysia:

Perak: Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)