The latest news from BTPA.
Vacancy – Finance Business Partner (Charging)
21st December 2020
A vacancy exists for a Finance Business Partner (Charging). This role is for a 23 month fixed term contract paying up to £70,495.76 per annum with British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) based in London Bridge, London. The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective police force for the railways. It was…
Lucy D’Orsi announced as new British Transport Police Chief Constable
3rd December 2020
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today announced that Lucy D’Orsi has been appointed as Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). She will take up her appointment early in the New Year. Lucy is currently the Metropolitan Police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) for Specialist Operations. The current BTP Chief Constable Paul Crowther CBE…
British Transport Policy Authority appoints new Interim Deputy Chair
1st December 2020
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has appointed Andy Cooper, former Managing Director of Cross Country Trains, as Interim Deputy Chair. Mr Cooper, who has been a Member of BTPA since 2019, replaces Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Chief Executive Mark Phillips who stood down from his role as Deputy Chair and a member…
BTP officers and staff recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours
12th October 2020
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) would like to congratulate the three BTP officers and staff who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last week. The awards are as follows: A QPM for Detective Chief Inspector Kate Forsyth An MBE for Force Resources Manager Elizabeth McWhirter An OBE for Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson For…
2020/21 Policing Plan published
21st September 2020
The British Transport Police (BTP) Policing Plans for 2020/21 are now available to view on the Policing Plan section of the BTPA website. While the objectives in these plans were developed prior to the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Plan acknowledges that operational focus will remain on the demands posed by the virus and…