The British Transport Police Authority thanks British Transport Police’s outgoing Chief Constable, Paul Crowther, for his dedication over his 40 years of continuous service. Paul has had an outstanding career and we recognise his huge contribution to keeping Britain’s railways safe. For many of those who have worked alongside Paul over the years he will be remembered for his pride in, commitment to and unwavering support for the men and women at BTP. Examples of lengthy and dedicated public service such as Paul’s are as impressive as they are rare.

We wish him well in his retirement and all the best going forward in any new endeavours.

Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock takes on the Chief Constable responsibilities from 8 February, pending the arrival of new Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi from the Metropolitan Police.

Your views matter and are important when shaping British Transport Policing Plans for 2021/22. The British Transport Police Authority publishes the policing plans every April following consultation with its rail industry partners, BTP staff, officers and other relevant parties. The proposals included in the survey are based on research and engagement conducted by the British Transport Police and Police Authority and this is an opportunity for you to provide vital feedback on these objectives as well as measures and indicators we use to track progress.

To access the survey please click here and the deadline for completion is 8 February 2021.

You can see previous years’ plans on the Policing Plans section of our website.

In January 2017, the Policing and Crime Act 2017 achieved Royal Assent which was the vehicle to introduce wide-reaching reforms across the entire disciplinary system, following the Chapman Report. The changes were introduced with the aim of making the complaints system more customer focused, proportionate, less adversarial, with greater emphasis on improvement and learning. These improvements have been long awaited and are very much welcomed by the British Transport Police (BTP) and British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). We hope they will bring a positive cultural change to the organisation.

The corresponding regulations were implemented by Home Office Forces on 1 February 2020. Ensuring that our organisation remains aligned with other Police Forces, we will be introducing new regulations on 4 January 2021, which will enable BTP to adopt the new provisions. Due to our unique makeup and legislative differences, it has been necessary for the BTPA to enter into a formal agreement with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and the Home Office in order for BTP to adopt the changes, which accounts to the later timeline.

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One of the key areas of change for the BTPA will be is that appeals are replaced by a new system of Reviews. Local Policing Bodies will become the review body for locally handled enquiries which deal with less serious complaints, where this was previously the responsibility of the Chief Constable.

The following page sets out the process in greater detail.

Read the updated regulations here –

BTP Performance Regulations 2020 FINAL

BTP Conduct Regulations 2020 FINAL

BTP Appeals Tribunal Regulations 2020 FINAL

BTP Complaints and Misconduct Regulations 2020 FINAL

 

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 established by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, which sets out a number of responsibilities for the Authority including the defrayal of costs associated with the operation of the BTP. The BTPA enters into agreements with train and freight operating companies in order to provide a policing service to their railway or railway property. These agreements, referred to as Police Service Agreements (PSAs), also require the companies to make payments for the service. The majority of these payments are calculated using the CAM (Cost Allocation Model).

As Finance Business Partner (Charging), you will be the owner of the current BTPA’s Cost Allocation Model (CAM) and be responsible for its operation and analysis. Key to this role is that the successful candidate will also lead on the Authority’s commitment to review the model, engaging with all stakeholders to identify and assess potential new ways of charging for policing services.

 As Finance Business Partner (Charging), you will be required to deliver against the following key areas:

• Effective operation of the existing BTPA cost allocation model, which is defined as a business-critical model used to apportion BTP’s costs to train operating companies, and Network Rail for the costs of policing the UK rail network
• Lead and deliver the scoping phase of the BTPA review of the cost allocation model
• Lead and deliver a redesign of the current cost allocation model process, following an audit conducted by GIAA (Government Internal Audit Agency)

 Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached candidate pack. The successful Finance Business Partner (Charging) will be required to evidence the following skills:

• Demonstrable financial modelling experience using Microsoft excel including macros and mathematical, financial, look-up, visual basic and reference functions
• Experience of using Business Objects XI (BOXI) as well as advanced Business Objects reporting writing and an understanding of SQL (structured query language).
• Experience of working with large amounts of complex data including formatting and performing scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong problem-solving, inter-personal and time-management skills

For further information and to apply visit – https://btp.tal.net/vx/appcentre-Internal/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/11/opp/6274-Finance-Business-Partner-Charging/en-GB

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 is set to retire in February 2020 after 40 years of distinguished continuous service with the Force.

Lucy joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1992. She has extensive experience working across multiple London boroughs and held the role of Commander East London. Lucy is currently Counter Terrorism Policing’s Senior National Coordinator for Protective Security and Preparedness. She works closely with UK businesses, UK military and International law enforcement agencies. Lucy is a gold public order commander and has led the policing of multiple events.

Lucy currently has London responsibilities for Royalty and Specialist Protection, Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection, Aviation Policing and Protective Security. She recently led on the Centenary celebrations for 100 years of Metropolitan Police Women and is also the National Police lead for Taser and Counter Drone UK capabilities.

Lucy says: “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed as the next Chief Constable of BTP. I am looking forward to building on the legacy that Paul is handing over and I would like to thank him for his dedication to policing. Whilst policing the Nation’s capital has given me a wealth of operational experience, I am excited to lead a force that deals with the unique nature of policing Britain’s rail, underground and tram network. Working with industry partners and government to keep passengers safe, the railway moving and protect our critical national infrastructure, particularly during these uncertain times will be very rewarding. I very much look forward to working with the exceptional officers and staff of BTP, and the Police Authority. Finally, I would like to thank my family, friends and colleagues who have supported me throughout my policing career.”

BTPA Chair, Ron Barclay-Smith, says: “We believe that Lucy will bring valuable skills and insightful leadership to BTP, at a time when there is an uncertain future for Britain’s rail landscape. With the changing nature of crime and demand on the railway following Covid-19, and the need for ever closer working between BTP and train operators, we feel that Lucy’s strong blend of experience and aptitude position her well to lead BTP.  We are delighted she has agreed to take on this role.”

Lucy will provide effective leadership to a large, dispersed workforce of over 5,000 police officers and staff across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as leading constructive partnerships with the Department for Transport, the devolved administrations and the Rail Industry across Great Britain. She will develop BTP’s Strategy and lead BTP in delivering its service economically and efficiently, whilst simultaneously enhancing its reputation further for its innovative and bold approach on the national policing stage.

Lucy was chosen following a rigorous interview and assessment process led by the BTPA, the oversight body for the BTP. The appointment was approved by the Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps MP and endorsed by Scottish Justice Minister Humza Yousaf MSP.

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For media enquiries, please contact BTPA Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager Pamela Christie on 07917782198 or [email protected]