Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin

Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MississippiGovernmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MississippiGovernmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi
Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin

Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi

End of Watch Monday, September 4, 2023

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Michael Elaine Griffin

Governmental Affairs Liaison Mike Griffin was killed at the scene of a crash on Highway 6 near Batesville at about 11:00 am.

He was en route to Jackson when he encountered the crash involving a partially overturned vehicle. As he was checking on the entrapped driver the vehicle shifted and fell on top of Governmental Affairs Liaison Griffin, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.

Governmental Affairs Liaison was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served in his current position as a sworn law enforcement officer with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for two years after having retired from the Mississippi Highway Patrol with 34 years of service. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 62
  • Tour 36 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
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Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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