BTP urge parents to warn their children of the dangers of trespass

Parents are being urged to teach their children about the dangers of the railway, after a number of incidents on the tracks in Scotland.

Scotland

Published: 10:00 30/03/2022

County lines dismantled and children safeguarded during week of enhanced action

Vulnerable children were safeguarded and drug supply lines dismantled as BTP took part in a national week of enhanced action to disrupt County Lines activity.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 10:15 18/03/2022

Detective Sergeant Andy Winters awarded Queen’s Police Medal in 2022 New Year Honours

BTP Detective Sergeant Andy Winters has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 00:00 01/01/2022

British Transport Police boosts patrols on night-time services in new safety of women at ...

Passengers will see an increased police presence on trains and at stations at night as part of a dedicated operation aimed at keeping women safe on the railway network.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 10:59 16/12/2021

Serving officer dismissed from force – Edinburgh

A serving British Transport Police (BTP) officer has been dismissed without notice, following a fast-tracked misconduct hearing.

Scotland

Published: 11:08 15/12/2021

More than 1,600 arrests since the start of BTP’s County Lines Taskforce

This month marks two years on from the beginning of the BTP County Lines Taskforce, having been setup with Home Office funding in December 2019.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 09:59 10/12/2021

New sexual offences reporting tool being piloted by four police forces

Four UK forces are piloting a new service to report sexual assault online – with the option to report anonymously.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 11:10 06/12/2021

Text 61016: Save it in your phone and be vigilant this festive period

As British Transport Police (BTP) increases patrols across England, Scotland and Wales this festive season, officers are urging passengers to stay alert and report any suspicious behaviour using our discreet text number, 61016.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 12:24 03/12/2021

Passengers across Scotland urged to travel safe this festive season

British Transport Police (BTP) and Transport Scotland is launching a joint operation this Christmas which will include more officers on the network to ensure everyone enjoys the festive season safely.

Scotland

Published: 12:13 02/12/2021

BTP’s new Deputy Chief Constable joins front line officers in first week

British Transport Police’s new Deputy Chief Constable, Alistair Sutherland QPM, has been on the move with front line officers in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London to experience first-hand how BTP protects the public and keeps the railway network safe.

England Scotland Wales

Published: 11:05 16/11/2021