Mike Griffiths (police officer)


Michael Trevor Griffiths was a police officer in the United Kingdom, serving as Chief Constable and Chief Executive of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary from 2013 until 2019; prior to which, 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.

Army career

Griffiths was commissioned into the King's Own Royal Border Regiment in 1979. Subsequently he was the Battalion's final commanding officer before it was amalgamated into the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. He served in various operational theatres, including Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Cyprus and Afghanistan. His final Army appointment was as Director, Personnel Services Army.

Chief Constable & Chief Executive, Civil Nuclear Constabulary

He was appointed by the chairman of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, Philip Trousdell.

Honours and awards

Griffiths was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2011 New Year Honours for his work as Director PSA. He was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in the 2019 Birthday Honours.