British Transport Police Federation

6 Apr, 20120

Coronavirus: Guidance on protecting yourself at work

We continue to monitor official advice from Government, Public Health bodies and the Health and Safety Executive as we review our approach to the policing environment daily.

31 Mar, 20120

New General Secretary elected

Mark Marshallsay has been elected as the new General Secretary of British Transport Police Federation. He takes over from Darren Townsend, who served 5 years in the role.

31 Mar, 2020

Colleagues, in extraordinary times I shall attempt to provide you with an update with regards to your Federation, but I understand what I say will possibly pale into insignificance compared to what's happening in the world - and our own country - currently.

27 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Sickness absence reporting

The following reminder has been issued by the Force this afternoon (27 March 2020)

20 Mar, 20120

Coronavirus: Financial support and guidance

We're collating sources of support, guidance and advice for those of you who may be concerned about the impact the coronavirus pandemic could have on your household income.

20 Mar, 20120

Coronavirus: Line Managers update

This is the latest guidance for Line Managers and the document is passworded.

19 Mar, 2020

Temporary closure of PTCs

The Police Treatment Centres, St Andrews in Harrogate and Castlebrae in Auchterarder, will close at midday tomorrow (Friday 20 March) until further notice.

17 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus update
17 March 2020

The situation regarding coronavirus is changing rapidly so we're closely monitoring official advice and working with the Force as it responds to demands.

15 Mar, 2020

Federation conference postponed

BTP Federation has taken the decision to postpone its annual conference and Awards of Excellence due to concerns around Covid-19 Coronavirus.

12 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: An update

Like most organisations, we and BTP are closely following the announcements from the Government and public health bodies.

28 Feb, 2020

Chairman's Blog for February

This month I attended the BTP Authority meeting at FHQ Camden and an interesting meeting it was indeed. Amongst the topics discussed were counter terrorism, county lines, Taser, custody and the staff survey.

28 Feb, 20120

South East Allowance

The SE Allowance was introduced to recognise the additional cost of living in the South East of England.

30 January, 2020

Federation meets with IOPC

The Chairman of BTP Federation, Nigel Goodband, has met with Michael Lockwood, the Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

31 Jan, 2020

Chairman's Blog for January

Colleagues, here is the first blog of 2020 and I would like to begin by congratulating those in policing who were recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

19 Dec, 2019

Chairman's Blog for December

As recently as the end of last month we were again reminded of the threat that society and our brave police officers face with another terrorist attack at London Bridge.

28 Nov, 2019

Smiles through marathon pain

Fed Rep Stuart Cowan knew the size of the challenge he faced when he signed up to run the New York Marathon for the PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund. However, he didn't expect to end up on crutches.

28 Nov, 2019

Chairman's Blog for November

Firstly, it saddens me to report on the sudden and unexpected death of Police Inspector Chau See from Hammersmith BTP.

26 Nov, 2019

Death of BTP Inspector

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved and well-respected BTP officer who sadly passed away this month.