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BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith reappointed

4th April 2022

BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith reappointed

BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith has been reappointed by the Department for Transport for another four years until March 2026. Ron joined the BTPA as Chair in 2018, following a career in the Royal Air Force and a number of Chief Executive roles. Since joining, he has overseen the development and delivery of the Force’s 2018-22…

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Five new members appointed

3rd March 2022

Five new members appointed

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…

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Consultation on Strategic Plan 2022-27

17th February 2022

Consultation on Strategic Plan 2022-27

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…

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Your views on the BTP Policing Plans 2022-25

24th January 2022

Your views on the BTP Policing Plans 2022-25

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…

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BTP officer recognised in 2022 New Year Honours

5th January 2022

BTP officer recognised in 2022 New Year Honours

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…

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