Author Description

This is the first comprehensive account of this unique colonial force, from its roots in the last decade of the nineteenth century and supression of the Slave Trade, to the birth of the Republic of Zambia, in the shadow of the Lumpa rebellion of 1964. Until 1932 the police were Northern Rhodesia's first line of defence, and the author extensively covers the NRP's service in the East African Campaign of 1914-1918. The author shows how, from early days, the aim was to build a modern civil police force and how, despite wars and recession, this was achieved. Accounts of criminal investigations and civil disturbances after 1932 illustrate the different, but equally crucial, role that the force played in these tumultuous years. With comprehensive biographical details of officers of the force and many of the officials, settlers, politicians and military personnel mentioned in the text, this history should be read by anyone interested in colonial administration, the military and police history of the British Empire in Africa, medal collectors and anyone who has lived in or has connections with Zambia.