The latest news from BTPA.
Five new members appointed
3rd March 2022
Five new members have joined the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) to oversee the performance and budget of the British Transport Police. The new members, appointed by the Department for Transport (DfT), bring a wide range of expertise from across different sectors and professions to ensure the accountability and integrity of the BTP. The new…
Consultation on Strategic Plan 2022-27
17th February 2022
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) would be grateful for your time in commenting on our strategy for policing the railways from 2022-27. This strategy spans a time of huge change in the way the railway is operated and organised and during that time, we will need to play our part to ensure the security…
Your views on the BTP Policing Plans 2022-25
24th January 2022
The BTPA would like to hear your views on our plans for policing the rail network in England, Scotland and Wales. This is a time of great change for the rail industry. But it remains as important as ever that passengers and staff feel safe and trains run on time. We have developed our plans…
BTP officer recognised in 2022 New Year Honours
5th January 2022
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) wishes to congratulate Detective Sergeant Andy Winters who has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours for his unwavering commitment to keeping the public safe and considerable contribution to UK policing. BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith says: “On behalf of my…
Christmas Message: BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith
24th December 2021
As we come to the end of another challenging year, on behalf of the Authority Members and BTPA Executive, I want to thank each and every one of you for all of your hard work and commitment. The past 12 months have shown once again that BTP is a resilient and professional force, and the…