British Transport Police Federation

21 September, 2020

BTP Federation to welcome Special Constables

BTPs Special Constables will be able to join BTP Federation from January 2021.

16 September, 2020

Training underlines the importance of PIP

Federation reps have taken part in a Post Incident Procedure training day.

10 Sept, 2020

Coronavirus: Schools self-isolation guidance

Guidance has been published on the intranet which explains what to do if your child has been exposed to a possible or confirmed Covid-19 case at their school.

10 September, 2020

Confirmation of pay award

We are pleased by the news that the BTP Authority has accepted this year's pay award recommendations.

8 September, 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September

In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. While there has been a reduction in such deaths, the numbers are still very concerning.

21 August, 2020

Could you be a Federation Rep?

An election is being held to find a new constables rep for the C Division North West Federation Committee.

14 August, 2020

Submission to Assault on Emergency Workers consultation

Plans to double the maximum prison term for people who assault emergency workers are being considered by the government.

30 July, 2020

Chairman's Blog for July

Policing and those who serve the public are facing immense criticism from certain quarters of society at the moment, supported sadly by certain media outlets.

29 July, 2020

Coronavirus: Travel insurance advisory note

Given the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on our travel plans, please take the time to read this update from Aviva:

27 July, 2020

Lottery support for BTP Lokomotiv FC

BTP Lokomotiv FC, based in London, has received a donation from the Federation Lottery.

20 July, 2020

Nigel Goodband becomes trustee for charity that helped save his career

A decade after visiting the Police Treatment Centres as a patient, BTP Federation Chair Nigel Goodband, is returning to the charity as a trustee.

3 July, 2020

Leadership development for Sergeants

As you may have seen on the Intranet the talent and leadership programme, ASCEND, will relaunch later this year.

30 June, 2020

Chairman's Blog for June

Colleagues, here is the blog for June 2020. I would like to start by offering our thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attack in Reading this month.

26 June, 2020

Coronavirus: Quarantine after travel

Following the government's introduction of a two-week period of quarantine after overseas travel, BTP has published its approach to quarantine for officers and staff.

19 June, 2020

Lottery Donation - SCRFC

Winners of the Federation Lottery are not the only ones to benefit from the scheme; it also supports a variety of good causes.

19 June, 2020

Coronavirus: Test and Trace

BTP has published its approach to Test and Trace for officers and staff.

29 May, 2020

Colleagues, here is the blog for May 2020. I would like to start by showing our appreciation to all in BTP, especially those frontline officers who have continued to turn up for duty, regardless of what is happening elsewhere.

21 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Supporting your wellbeing

BTP has launched a new wellness guide to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.

15 May, 2020

Letter from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have written a letter to thank police officers for protecting the public during the ongoing Covid-19 emergency.

12 May, 2020

National Day for Staff Networks

Wednesday 13 May is the National Day for Staff Networks. The awareness day aims to celebrate the contribution of networks and resource groups and this year's theme is 'Adding Value'.

12 May, 2020

Coronavirus: New PPE and face coverings policy

As a result of the Government's announcement on Sunday 10 May and the subsequent announcement and discussions in Parliament yesterday, BTP has introduced a new policy regarding PPE and face coverings.

29 Apr, 2020

New Treasurer elected

Peter Kingham has been elected as BTP Federation's new Treasurer. He will be responsible for providing the Federation with financial leadership, monitoring expenditure and advising on the financial impact of the Federation's plans.

29 Apr, 2020

Chairman's Blog for April

I will start by offering our heartfelt condolences to DC John Coker's family. John's wife Annie and sons Dennis, Jerome and Jayden who have sadly lost their father, husband and friend are in our thoughts and prayers every day.

21 Apr, 2020

Welfare fund boosted by donation

The British Transport Police Federation Welfare Fund has today received a boost of £4000.

9 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Letter from the Chief Constable regarding PPE

Over the weekend the National Police Chiefs Council issued guidance on the use of PPE. BTP shared this information via the microsite so you can read it in full

6 Apr, 2020

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, 2020

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.