The latest news from BTPA.
‘Security on the Railway’ report released
5th September 2014
BTPA have responded to a Transport Select Committee report released today about security on the railways. Chair of the British Transport Police Authority Millie Banerjee said:“We are pleased the Transport Select Committee has recognised the achievement’s BTP has made in reducing crime year on year during the ten years the Authority has overseen the Force’s…
Making the difference
21st August 2014
BTP have released their 2013 – 14 annual report which gives information on their territorial restructure, current targets, challenges and achievements. Notable achievements include a reduction of 18 per cent in recorded robberies, a 17 per cent drop in theft of passenger property and a 37 per cent fall in theft of cable from the…
Authority announce new Deputy Chief Constable for BTP
14th August 2014
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has today announced the appointment of the new Deputy Chief Constable for the BTP. Millie Banerjee Chair of the BTPA said: “I am delighted to announce that the Authority has appointed Adrian Hanstock as the new Deputy Chief Constable for BTP. “This appointment follows a robust and challenging process…
Transport Minister says ‘BTPA are still necessary’
21st July 2014
A recent government review into the BTPA has concluded the Authority is still necessary and remains the right body for overseeing the work of the transport police. The Minister of State for Transport Baroness Kramer published part one of a triennial review of BTPA and its functions on 14 July. Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: “I am pleased…
Authority seek new Deputy Chief Constable for BTP – Now closed
3rd July 2014
Advertisement for Deputy Chief Constable British Transport Police (BTP) is the specialist police force serving the railways across England, Wales & Scotland. Rail transport is flourishing, with significant expansion of infrastructure and continued increases in passengers and freight. Working in partnership with the industry, BTP delivers a networked, responsive, innovative and visible policing service to…