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John Grieve

b. 1946

British police officer and university professor

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Born 1946. John Grieve is a police officer and university teacher.

Commander John Gilbert Dickie Grieve CBE QPM (born 1946) is a British retired police officer and university professor who is a member of the Independent Monitoring Commission that monitors the Northern Ireland peace process. He was named Commander of Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1999 as part of the Millennium Honours list.

He holds an Honours Degree in Philosophy from Newcastle University and a master's degree from Cranfield University. Staff from the Centre have lectured overseas to the military forces of a number of countries including Turkey, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, USA and Serbia. The centre has also provided training on press and public relations to senior police officers of the People's Republic of China.

In January 2004 the British government formally appointed him as a member of the Independent Monitoring Commission for Northern Ireland.

Books John Grieve, Allyson MacVean, Clive Harfield and David Phillips. Handbook of Intelligent Policing. Oxford University Press. October 2008.. 368 pages

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Important facts

Born
1946
Birth century
Education
Cranfield University, Newcastle University, Ashville College
Employers
London Metropolitan University
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
John Gilbert Dickie Grieve

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Grieve?

British police officer and university professor

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John Grieve was born in 1946.

What is John Grieve's occupation?

John Grieve is a police officer and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Grieve

· Wikidata: Q6236348

· DBpedia: John Grieve (police officer)

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