William Robert Campbell
Encyclopedia
Sir William Robert Campbell was the first British colonial
Inspector General of Police of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). After serving as chief of police in the Indian province of Rathnageri, he was appointed as Chief Superintendent of Police in Ceylon to be in charge of the Police Force on September 3, 1866. Therefore, the 3rd of September 1866 is considered as the beginning of Sri Lanka Police Service
. The post was changed to Inspector General of Police in 1867.
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
Inspector General of Police of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). After serving as chief of police in the Indian province of Rathnageri, he was appointed as Chief Superintendent of Police in Ceylon to be in charge of the Police Force on September 3, 1866. Therefore, the 3rd of September 1866 is considered as the beginning of Sri Lanka Police Service
Sri Lanka Police Service
The Sri Lanka Police Service is the civilian national police force of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The police force has a manpower of approximately 85,000. It is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace...
. The post was changed to Inspector General of Police in 1867.
Further reading
- "Sir William Campbell" The Police Journal: A Review for the Police Forces of the British Commonwealth of Nations Vol. XXXIX No. 1 (January 1966): 328.