Rep. Min Celebrates UCI Police Chief Liz Griffin’s 33 Years of Service

Washington, D.C. - Representative Dave Min (CA-47) spoke on the House Floor to recognize University of California, Irvine Police Chief Liz Griffin upon her retirement after more than 33 years in law enforcement and public service.

Rep. Min reflected on Chief Griffin's seven years leading the UCI Police Department, where she advanced community-centered policing, strengthened transparency and accountability, and built greater trust across the campus community. Under her leadership, UCIPD earned national accreditation and set a lasting standard for safety, partnership, and public service.

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TRANSCRIPT:

"I rise today to honor the service of University of California, Irvine Chief of Police Liz Griffin.

After more than 33 years of serving her community and law enforcement, including seven years serving Irvine, Chief Griffin is retiring.

Throughout her career, Chief Griffin has led with integrity, transparency and a deep commitment to community centered policing at UC Irvine.

Chief Griffin's leadership helped the UCI Police Department implement initiatives that have set new standards for safety, accountability and public trust.

Her work has expanded public access to safety data, helped to implement the community safety plan, strengthened partnerships across campus, and increased the representation of women in the policing workforce.

Under her leadership, UCIPD also earned national accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, placing it among the top 10% of university policing agencies nationwide.

Chief Griffin's legacy will continue at UCI and across the University of California system.

I want to thank her for her dedication, hard work, and service, and wish her the very best in retirement.

I yield back."

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