William Andrew Cuscaden

William Andrew Cuscaden ISO, KPM was the Inspector-General of Police in the Straits Settlements Police Force. He was also capped once for the Ireland national rugby union team.

Early life and education

Cuscaden attended Trinity College Dublin. After leaving the college, he joined the 4th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, where he became the Instructor of Musketry.

Career

He joined the Gold Coast Constabulary in 1879. In 1880, he became the Assistant District Commissioner of Lagos.
In 1883, Cuscaden was appointed Chief Inspector in the Straits Settlements Police Force. In the following year, he was appointed Assistant Superintendent. In 1905, he became the Inspector-General of the Straits Settlements. He retired from the position in 1913 and left the colony on 2 September 1913. After his retirement, he was replaced by A. R. Chancellor.
During World War I, he resumed his position as an Instructor of Musketry. Cuscaden Road was named after him on 7 June 1921.

Personal life and death

He was married to Maria Christina Cuscaden, and together they had four sons, G. P. Cuscaden, the Chief Police Officer of Selangor, R. L. Cuscaden, W. L. Cuscaden and Norman Henry Dawson Cuscaden. After his retirement, he moved to Westbourne Grove in Paddington, London.
He died on 5 August 1936.