The latest news from BTPA.
Ron Culley retirement
11th March 2010
BTPA chairman Millie Banerjee announced the retirement of Ron Culley at this morning’s Police Authority meeting. Mr Culley, who has been a member since June 2008, has informed the Secretary of State for Transport that he will be retiring on 26 March. The Police Authority would like to thank Mr Culley for his service as…
Advertisement for new Chief Executive
10th January 2010
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today advertised for a new Chief Executive to take the organisation into the next decade. The recruitment process is led by Gatenby Sanderson, which will be accepting applications until the closing date of Friday 29 January 2010. An advertisement and full details on the role can be found on the…
BTPA agrees 1.3% budget increase
9th December 2009
BTPA has approved an increase of 1.3% to British Transport Police funding in 2010/11, with the intention to target a 0% increase the following year. Meeting on 9 December, members of the Police Authority noted the extraordinary years of large budget increases, totalling a 57% increase between 2004 and 2009. It was also acknowledged, however,…
BTPA appoints interim Chief Executive
19th October 2009
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today announced the appointment of Paul Coen as interim Chief Executive. Mr Coen was formerly Chief Executive of the Local Government Association and has wide experience spanning both the private and public sector, with over 20 years in senior local government roles. BTPA Chairman Millie Banerjee said: “We are delighted…
New Deputy Chief Constable for British Transport Police
15th September 2009
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has today announced the appointment of Paul Crowther as the new Deputy Chief Constable of British Transport Police. Paul was appointed Assistant Chief Constable (Crime) for British Transport Police in 2007 and has been Temporary Deputy Chief Constable since August 2009, following his predecessor’s appointment as Chief Constable. ‘I am…