The latest news from BTPA.
New members for British Transport Police Authority
19th August 2009
Howard Collins and Neil Scales OBE are to become new members of the British Transport Police Authority, Transport Minister Chris Mole announced today. Mr Collins is Chief Operating Officer of London Underground and has more than thirty years of experience in the transport industry. He will fill the position traditionally held by a representative of…
BTPA welcomes policing results
20th May 2009
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today welcomed BTP’s latest crime figures, which showed a 4.5 percent reduction in crime in the 2008/09 operational year. BTPA Chairman Millie Banerjee said: “I am delighted with these results, which show overall crime has fallen on Britain’s railways for the fifth successive year. They are testament to the hard…
New Chief Constable for British Transport Police
24th April 2009
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has today announced Andrew Trotter as the next Chief Constable of British Transport Police. Mr Trotter has been the Deputy Chief Constable for more than five years and was appointed at the end of a rigorous selection process. BTPA Chairman Millie Banerjee said she is confident he will build on…
BTP chief constable to leave after eight years
16th January 2009
Chief Constable Ian Johnston announced today he is to leave British Transport Police (BTP) when his contract expires in September 2009. Having been in the post for eight years, he has decided not to seek a further renewal of his contract. He will leave behind a distinguished record of achievement. “I would like to recognise…
New chair announced for police authority
3rd November 2008
Millie Banerjee CBE has been appointed as the new chair of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), the Transport Minister Lord Adonis announced today. She will assume the role on 1 December and succeeds Sir Alistair Graham, who finished his term of office at the end of September. “I’m looking forward to the role and…