Rhiannon Griffiths, 22, is embarking on a familiar family story, becoming the fourth Constable Griffiths in a row, following her father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Rhiannon studied her Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) at NPTC Group of Colleges, and will start her role as a PC this month after finishing training to work for Dyfed Powys Police.
The family story began in 1928 when great-grandfather David Haydn Griffiths worked for Carmarthenshire Constabulary in Llanelly, South Wales. Rhiannon’s grandad Ray Griffiths was a PC with the Glamorgan Constabulary from 1951 to 1981 and her dad, Marc Griffiths, retired from the force in 2008 after working for the force for 30 years.
Rhiannon said: “I remember when it was story time, my dad would read some nursery books, but then he would tell me about his job and what he did as a police officer, or he’d be rushing off to work and it all sounded so exciting. I was inspired to join the force after hearing thrilling bedtime stories as a girl and now it’s become full circle as my base station in Llanelli is where my great-grandfather was stationed 90 years ago!”
She also commented: “I’m really looking forward to starting but I’m nervous too. It will be putting all the work we have done into practice now and taking it a stage further.”
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Picture Caption: Rhiannon with her dad Marc Griffiths.
