The latest news from BTPA.
Three new Members appointed to the British Transport Police Authority
17th November 2025
17th November 2025 The British Transport Police Authority is pleased to welcome three new Members to the Authority. Emma Strain is currently Customer Director at Transport for London, where she leads on implementation of TfL’s Customer Strategy and commercial revenue generation. She is also a non-executive director of the London Transport Museum, and a Trustee of…
British Transport Police Authority Statement on Huntingdon Incident
3rd November 2025
3 November 2025 The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) expresses its profound shock and horror at the tragic incident that occurred at Huntingdon on Saturday 1 November. Our thoughts are firmly with those who have been injured – we hope they make a swift recovery, along with other passengers and staff who were involved and…
Appointment of new Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police
6th August 2025
6 August 2025 The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Cundy has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). Stuart will replace BTP’s former Deputy Chief Constable Alistair Sutherland who retired from policing in April this year. Stuart most recently served as…
British Transport Police Authority is recruiting a new Deputy Chief Constable for the British Transport Police
22nd April 2025
22 April 2025 Following the retirement of Deputy Chief Constable Alistair Sutherland after his long and distinguished career in policing, the British Transport Police Authority is recruiting a new Deputy Chief Constable for the British Transport Police. Further details on the role and how to apply are available on a dedicated online microsite here.
Lucy D’Orsi agrees contract extension to continue as BTP Chief Constable
17th May 2024
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) have agreed a three-year contract extension with Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi CVO QPM. Lucy, who joined the British Transport Police (BTP) as Chief Constable in February 2021, will now continue to lead the force into 2028. The extension has been confirmed by the Secretary of State for Transport. Transport…