The latest news from BTPA.
An update from BTPA in response to COVID-19
18th March 2020
20 March 2020 Given the current risks posed by COVID-19 and in accordance with Government advice, all face-to-face Authority meetings and committees are cancelled until further notice. These meetings will instead be held by telephone conference and relevant committee papers will be published on this website where possible. Normal service will resume as soon as…
We want to hear your views on policing the railway in 2020
16th January 2020
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) are seeking the views of rail staff and passengers on the BTP’s Policing Plans for 2020/21. Every April, the BTPA publishes the policing plans for the year, including objectives, measures and resource numbers for each of its regional divisions. Prior to this, the Police Authority reaches out to colleagues…
BTP Chief Constable awarded CBE in 2020 New Year’s Honours
2nd January 2020
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) would like to congratulate Chief Constable Paul Crowther on being awarded a CBE in the 2020 New Year’s Honours. BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith said: “On behalf of my Authority colleagues I would like to congratulate Paul. This is both greatly deserved and a testament to Paul’s hard work and…
BTP 2019/20 Policing Plan
3rd October 2019
The British Transport Police’s (BTP) 2019/20 Policing Plan is now available to view on the Policing Plan section of this website. This plan sets out the overarching priorities the BTP will focus on in the coming year, as well as local commitments to address specific priorities in the regional Divisions. Chair of the British Transport…
Bill Matthews reappointed
29th July 2019
The Secretary of State and Rail Minister have approved the reappointment of Bill Matthews as the BTPA’s Scottish Member for a further three years from October 2019. We thank Bill for all of his work and look forward to our continued work together in the future. You can find Bill’s biography on the Member section…