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.

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 dedicated microsite, www.leadingbtpa.com.

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 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, that the current economic climate is difficult, and that the previous trend of increases cannot continue.

The Police Authority therefore agreed to support a 1.3% increase in its budget for 2010/11, and to support 0% as an indication of the direction of travel for the 2011/12 budget, with the caveats that this was dependent on external factors such as the economy and inflation, and that communications were clear that this was not a promise.

The Revenue & Capital Budget Proposals 2010/11 paper, setting out BTP’s budget projections and funding requirements, is now available alongside all other public papers for the 9 December Police Authority meeting.

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.