Mike Griffiths

Michael "Mike" Griffiths (born 18 March 1962) is a former Welsh rugby union player and British Lion, currently coaching Ystrad Rhondda RFC in the Welsh Rugby Union Division 2 East. He plied his trade with Pontypridd RFC between 1997 and 2003, making 73 appearances.

Griffiths's father is George Griffiths, a builder, and his mother is Joy Griffiths. He has two sons, Joel Michael and Luc Rhys. They both play for Ystrad Rhondda RFC.

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Mike Griffiths (police officer)

Mike Griffiths is a police officer in the United Kingdom. He is currently the Chief Constable and Chief Executive of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. Previously, 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 (PSA).

Chief Constable & Chief Executive, Civil Nuclear Constabulary

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