Who are the members of the British Transport Police?

Members area. The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective police force for the railways. It was established by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, which sets out a number of responsibilities for the Authority.

When do BTP officers have the same powers as a constable?

BTP officers have the powers and privileges of a Constable beyond their normal jurisdiction in three specific circumstances: when asked for assistance by a Constable from local police, Ministry of Defence Police or the Civil Nuclear Constabulary

What did Constable Hanson do for the British Transport Police?

Constable Hanson displayed devotion to duty and gallantry of a high order by remaining in conditions of extreme danger to direct the evacuation of passengers, and then attempting to lead them to safety, sustaining severe burns and injury in the process. For Services to Policing. For services in rescuing a lady who had fallen into the river.

When did Michael Layton join British Transport Police?

Swansea Docks. [1] Michael Layton joined BTP in 1968, but transferred to Birmingham City / West Midlands Police where most of his Police service was spent. On retirement as Chief Superintendent (OCU Commander), he became Chief Superintendent (Divisional Commander) with the Sovereign Bases Police in Cyprus.

Who was police officer who thought he was going to die?

Wayne Marques, who has spoken publicly for the first time since the terror attack earlier this month, said he thought he was going to die after being stabbed multiple times. The British Transport Police officer was near the start of his Saturday nightshift and on patrol with a colleague in the area of London Bridge Station when he heard screams.

Why do some police officers in the UK wear hiviz?

A police officer pounding the beat on foot would not normally be wearing a hi-vis vest, in the summer he might be out in just his white shirt at colder times he would have his full uniform in almost-black blue. It’s also worth noting that, whilst police uniforms are fairly standard nationwide, each county force is independently-run and might ha

Is there a National Police Service in the UK?

There isn’t a National Police Service in the UK, much less England. There are 43 different police services in England and Wales. All are similar, but each have different uniforms. And that is why some have HiViz vests and some have black vests. Some, like the British Transport Police – have High Visibilty vests:

Who was the police officer stabbed on London Bridge?

Pc Marques, who has since recovered his sight after being wounded just above his right eye, was stabbed numerous times, with the major injuries to his head, left leg and left hand.