Dedicated member of BTP staff recognised in King’s Honours List

A dedicated British Transport Police (BTP) employee credited with having a ‘profound impact on the force’ has been awarded an honour in The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List.

Retiree Jane Horton, who served as Finance Planning and Analysis Manager up until her retirement last year, has received a BEM (British Empire Medal) for services to policing.

In her thirty years at BTP she is credited with advising senior leaders and helping strengthen stakeholder relations, and it was in no small part thanks to Jane’s financial expertise that additional policing could be secured for the launch of the Elizabeth line in 2022.

Through Jane’s efforts, the force was able to recruit and deploy extra officers for the opening. Such was her success that her plan has now been adopted for all future large-scale events.

Additionally, while working for BTP Jane was an active and dedicated volunteer, supporting the Force’s policing of the London Olympics in 2012.

Despite being retired she continues to commit her time to BTP, assisting in the training of police dogs and playing an integral role as an actor for major incident scenario planning.

On receiving this honour, Jane said: “When the post arrived, I stared at the envelope for a good 10 minutes - On His Majesty’s Service - trying to work out what it was that I had been handed. I was totally stunned when I opened the envelope, and still am to this day.

“During my years in BTP, there have certainly been some challenging times and I have tried to support operational policing through finance decisions. I am humbled to think that my contribution has been valued sufficiently to be nominated and I am honoured to accept this award on behalf of all the wonderful people who have worked with me over the years."

Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said: “Jane’s contribution to BTP cannot be overstated – in her long career not only has she laid the financial groundwork for future large-scale operations but she continues to serve the Force with her tireless volunteering.

“I am extremely proud to see her efforts recognised with a British Empire Medal in His Majesty’s Birthday Honours and would like to congratulate her on this remarkable achievement.”