British Transport Police Federation

13 August, 2019

Free leadership workshops

We might all have a different view on what makes a good boss, but there's no doubt strong and effective leaders are crucial to the police service.

13 August, 2019

Lottery grant keeps Bristol youngsters on their toes

As well as monthly prizes for players, the Federation Lottery provides financial support for a variety of good causes.

24 July, 2019

Chairman's Blog for July

Colleagues, here is the blog for July 2019 and this month we remember all those who were sadly affected by the horrendous terrorist atrocity in London on 7 July 2005.

19 July, 2019

Federation welcomes new reps from across the force

From offering a quick bit of advice on terms and conditions to providing representation at a misconduct hearing, the role of a Fed rep is both varied and valuable.

3 July, 2019

Blog - Ethical dilemma training

Mark Bishop was one of the first fed reps to receive Ethical dilemma training, so we caught up with him to find out what he thought of it:

26 June, 2019

Chairman's Blog for June

Colleagues, it is with sadness that I begin this month's blog with news of the death of PC Daniel Young from B Division.

25 June, 2019

'Miracle' officer marks tenth anniversary of motorbike crash

Ten years on from an on-duty motorbike crash which could have ended his life, let alone his career, a BTP officer is raising money for the Air Ambulance which saved him.

20 June, 2019

Leon's marathon fundraiser draws to a close

With his fundraising page due to close imminently there are just a few days left to show your support for Leon McLeod, the BTP officer who ran the London Marathon in support of emergency service workers living with PTSD.

21 June, 2018

Deputy Chair's Blog - PFEW CAPLO seminar

What the devil is a CAPLO I hear you shout? It's a 'Conduct and Performance Liaison Officer'. OK, so who is our CAPLO? It's Nigel Goodband and while he was elsewhere on Federation business, I attended the PFEW-organised seminar with fellow Rep Mark Bishop.

29 May, 2019

Chairman's Blog for May

I want to begin by mentioning the inquest into the London Bridge terrorist attack, which is now well underway at the Old Bailey.

16 May, 2019

Nigel Goodband on the impact of trauma

I couldn't ever have imagined I would have returned and would have been as positive as I am now. I genuinely thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel, and it was just a very dark place to be in that I couldn't see an end of, to be honest.

30 April, 2019

Chairman's Blog for April

Firstly, thank you to all those officers who had their Easter weekend disrupted because of the Extinction Rebellion climate change demonstrations in London.

15 April, 2019

Marathon Man McLeod: Leon is ready for London

There are just days to go until an estimated 40,000 runners take their place on the start line for the London Marathon. Amongst them will be our own Leon McLeod.

8 April, 2019

Full conference Update

An in depth look at our recnt Conference.

8 April, 2019

Donation to National Police Memorial Day

Delegates at our recent conference learned more about the National Police Memorial Day and went on to raise more than £400 for the charity.

28 Mar, 2019

Chairman's Blog for March

Colleagues, here is the blog for March 2019, and what a busy month it has been. I'll start by updating you on our annual conference that took place in Edinburgh on 12 and 13 March 2019.

19 March, 2019

BTP Federation honours outstanding officers

British Transport Police officers who have saved lives, demonstrated bravery and meticulously investigated crimes have been celebrated at an awards evening in Edinburgh.