Nigel Godfrey Morris

Nigel Godfrey Morris (11 November 1908 – 6 October 1996) was a senior British colonial police officer. He was Commissioner of Police of Singapore and the Bahamas.

Early life and education Morris was born on 11 November 1908, the second son of Lt-Colonel G. M. Morris, 2/8th Gurkha Rifles. He was educated at Wellington College.

Career Morris joined the Straits Settlements Police Force and in 1928 was Assistant Superintendent. In 1931, he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and that year reportedly had a narrow escape during a shoot-out with four Cantonese gunmen. In 1935, he served with the Special Branch, Singapore. In 1939, he was transferred to Penang as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Penang. From 1942 to 1945, he was interned during the Japanese occupation of Malaya.

In 1952, he was appointed Commissioner of Police, Singapore, and during his tenure was credited with improving the training, efficiency and morale of the police force. In recognition of his leadership and determination, and the "exemplary" conduct of all the officers under his command, he was awarded the CMG. and in the 1954 Birthday Honours he was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM). He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1955 Birthday Honours. In 1966, he was appointed Member (fourth class) of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).