Joseph Simpson

Sir Joseph Simpson, KBE, KPFSM (26 June 1909 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Joe Simpson to his men, was Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the head of the London Metropolitan Police, from 1958 to 1968. He was the first Commissioner who began his police career as an ordinary Constable.

Early life, education and sporting career

Simpson was born in Dawley in Shropshire and educated at Ashdown House and Oundle School, where he was captain of rugby football and athletics and was Public Schools Champion in long jump in 1927 and 1928, when he set a public school record, and also in 440 yards in 1928.

He then went on to Manchester University College of Technology. He represented the university at rugby and athletics and was World's University Champion in the 400 metre hurdles in 1930. He also played cricket and was a good rifle shot (as Commissioner he was a great supporter of sport in the police).

In his early sporting career he won medals and other trophies with the London Athletic Club, Birchfield Harriers and the Keswick Athletic Club; while in Lincoln and later as Chief Constable of Surrey, he was an active member and medal-winner of Lincoln County Rifle Club, The Surrey County Small Bore Rifle Association, Affiliated Rifle Association, and the National Short Range Rifle League (defunct), based at Bisley and elsewhere.

Joseph Simpson (artist)

Joseph Simpson (1879–1939) British painter and etcher of portraits and sporting subjects.

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Joseph Simpson (politician)

Sir James Joseph Trevor Simpson KBE (9 January 1908 – 10 April 1994) was a Ugandan politician who served as Minister of Economic Affairs in the first Cabinet of Uganda.

Simpson, originally of British nationality, was educated at Ardingly College, West Sussex, England, and first saw service in East Africa with the Vacuum Oil Company in Kenya. In 1941 he was elected President of the Uganda Chamber of Commerce, and was re-elected in 1946 and 1950. He became a member of Uganda Legislative Council (1950-1958), the Uganda Executive Council (1952-1955), and a member of the East African Central Legislative Assembly (1957-1960) and (1962-1963). He was Chairman of the Uganda Development Corporation (1952-1964) while director of 37 companies in East Africa, including Chairman of East African Airways (1958-73).

Following Ugandan independence in 1962, Simpson was elected a Member of Parliament for North East Kyagwe, and served as Minister of Economic Affairs in the first Ugandan Cabinet from 1962-1963. He resigned his seat in Parliament in 1964.

Joseph Simpson (disambiguation)

Sir Joseph Simpson (1909–1968) was Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police, 1958–1968.

Joseph or Joe Simpson may also refer to: