Transport Minister Theresa Villiers announced today the appointment of Elizabeth France CBE to the British Transport Police Authority, and the reappointments of Jeroen Weimar and Lew Adams OBE. All three appointments are for four years from 1 July 2010.Also reappointed is Robin Gisby. He will remain with the Authority for a further twelve months, at which point an open competition will be held for another member.

Theresa Villiers said: “I am pleased to welcome Elizabeth France to the Authority and that Jeroen Weimar, Lew Adams and Robin Gisby have all agreed to serve further terms. The Authority has a vital role to play in helping the British Transport Police to deliver the excellent service it provides to all those who work and travel on the railway. I am grateful to all those whose appointments I am announcing today for their contribution to that process.”

The British Transport Police Authority was established on 1 July 2004. Its role is to enhance the status and public accountability of the British Transport Police and to maintain and oversee an effective police force for the railways.

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About the BTPA

BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk.

British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers.

BTPA today appointed Paul Beasley as a new Assistant Chief Constable for British Transport Police.

Mr Beasley joins British Transport Police from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), and fills the vacancy created when Paul Crowther was appointed BTP’s Deputy Chief Constable last year.

“The panel had a strong list of first-rate candidates to select from, and I am delighted to have chosen Paul,” said Millie Banerjee, BTPA Chairman. “His experience and calibre will prove particularly useful as we drive forward our programme of efficiency savings and ensure value for the rail industry’s money. I welcome him warmly to British Transport Police.”

At HMIC, Mr Beasley led on developing a programme to inspect the monetary value of police forces in England and Wales. He has thirty years of experience in the police service, most recently at Northumbria Police as Assistant Chief Constable with responsibility for crime and intelligence.

Chief Constable Andy Trotter welcomed the appointment, saying: “I am really pleased Paul has been appointed by the Authority. Paul is a highly experienced and respected detective who has dealt with serious crime, counter terrorism and CBRN incidents. He has considerable knowledge and understanding of the strategic issues we face from his time at HMIC and he will be a great asset for BTP. “I look forward to him to joining BTP shortly.”

Mr Beasley will initially hold the Protective Services portfolio of responsibilities in BTP’s Strategic Command Team.

For more information contact

Michael Daventry
British Transport Police Authority
Tel: 020 7383 5678
Email: [email protected]

About the BTPA

BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk.

British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers.

British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today announced the appointment of Andrew Figgures CBE as its new Chief Executive.

He joins BTPA following a distinguished career with the Ministry of Defence that included service in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq. In June 2006 he became Deputy Chief of Defence Staff with responsibility for Capability, an appointment which saw him assume the rank of Lieutenant General.

“I would like to warmly welcome Andrew to his new role,” said Millie Banerjee, BTPA Chairman. “He joins us in an exciting and challenging environment.”

Andrew Figgures will begin his duties at BTPA in a designate capacity on Monday 29 March 2010 and undergo a short induction period alongside current Chief Executive Paul Coen, prior to Mr Coen’s departure.

For more information contact

Michael Daventry
British Transport Police Authority
Tel: 020 7383 5678
Email: [email protected]

About the BTPA

BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk.

British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers….

Assistant Chief Constable: the British Transport Police Authority will be advertising to fill this vacancy on Friday 12 March 2010.

To see the advertisement and make an application, please visit the vacancy’s microsite by clicking here.

Please note that the candidate pack will be made available on the website at 5pm on Friday 12 March.

For more information contact

Michael Daventry
British Transport Police Authority
Tel: 020 7383 5678
Email: [email protected]

About the BTPA

BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk.

British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers.

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 a member with knowledge of industry affairs.

For more information contact

Michael Daventry
British Transport Police Authority
Tel: 020 7383 5678
Email: [email protected]

About the BTPA

BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk.

British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers.