Mike Griffiths

Michael Trevor Griffiths is a retired British police officer who served as Chief Constable and Chief Executive of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary from 2013 until 2019; prior to this, he was an officer of the British Army who retired as a Brigadier.

Early life and education Griffiths spent part of his childhood in Carlisle and started his military career as a cadet in the Keswick detachment of Cumbria Army Cadet Force. He studied at the University of Southampton and graduated in politics and international studies. He transferred to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment on 3 March 1979, He was promoted to captain on 5 February 1985, to major on 30 September 1991, and to lieutenant colonel on 30 June 1998. He eventually rose to become commanding officer of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. He was promoted to brigadier on 30 June 2007. He then served in staff roles such as Director Personal Services (Army), Director Infantry and Director Personnel Operations. he succeeded John Sampson, who was the acting chief constable, as Chief Constable and Chief Executive of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. He was appointed by the chairman of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, Philip Trousdell. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for his work as Director Personal Services (Army).