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BTP’s new Chief Constable starts work

2nd May 2014

BTP’s new Chief Constable starts work

Paul Crowther OBE officially took up his post as Chief Constable of BTP on 1 May. Paul is the first home grown chief in 50 years and his appointment coincides with the launch of the National and Local Policing Plans which outline the priorities for the force this year. Millie Banerjee Chair of the British…

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Authority unveil national plans for policing Britain’s railways

31st March 2014

Authority unveil national plans for policing Britain’s railways

Tube and rail passengers can expect an even safer and more reliable journey from tomorrow as targets to be met by the British Transport Police are rolled out nationally. The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), which oversees the work of the Force, has worked closely with the British Transport Police to produce this year’s National…

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BTPA announce new Chief Constable for British Transport Police

31st March 2014

BTPA announce new Chief Constable for British Transport Police

Chairman of the British Transport Police Authority, Millie Banerjee is delighted to announce that Deputy Chief Constable Paul Crowther OBE has been appointed as the next Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). Paul Crowther has been Acting Chief Constable since January whilst the current Chief Constable, Andy Trotter OBE QPM, has been leading…

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BTPA mourn sudden loss of Finance Director Liz Pike

21st March 2014

BTPA mourn sudden loss of Finance Director Liz Pike

It is with great sorrow that we announce Liz Pike, Finance Director for the British Transport Police Authority, sadly died from cancer on Saturday 15 March. Liz had been with the Authority for ten years and was a very highly regarded member of the team. As the Authority’s designated statutory Treasurer Liz was responsible for negotiating,…

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BTPA announce appointment of new Assistant Chief Constable

18th March 2014

BTPA announce appointment of new Assistant Chief Constable

The British Transport Police Authority is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Newton as Assistant Chief Constable B Division and Operations.  Mark was successful following a robust and challenging recruitment process and will take up his new position with effect from 1 April 2014. Mark is currently Acting ACC and has been performing the…

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