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🌈 Celebrating #Pride Month with David Rams 🌈 This Pride Month, we are highlighting Superintendent David Rams, a trusted and valued officer at BTP. Below is David's journey so far: "I did my work experience at BTP when I was about 15, and I experienced a strong feeling of belonging and being 'part of the team'. When a job opening arose a couple of years later, I promptly applied because of that sense. Right from the start, I felt welcomed - creating new relationships with colleagues felt like having an extended family and friends circle at work, which was extremely valuable to me. Fast forward 20 years, and here I am! In today's workplace, we are more inclined to bring our authentic selves to work and openly discuss various facets of our identities, including sexuality. This approach enhances our connection with LGBTIQ+ individuals in our communities, helping to break down barriers and fostering trust and confidence within the police. I am proud to call myself a BTP police officer and LGBTIQ+." Fancy joining us? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eXh5Pxfc

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?    Special Sergeant Ellen Clowes gives a insight into her role and responsibilities at British Transport Police:   𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?  Special Constable since June 2022 and an Special Sergeant since February 2024.   𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? I’d say my calling to serve as a police member of staff and an officer stemmed from a deep-rooted desire to help others, whether that be safeguarding the vulnerable or witnessing individuals go through their toughest moments. Reflecting on growing up, I always recalled stories from my parents and grandparents that highlighted their respect for the police and how they would often remark on the lack of female officers. I love my day job and decided I wanted to do something extra - so when I heard that you could be a Volunteer Police Officer I jumped at the chance! 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨?  I am a member of Police Staff - Inclusion & Diversity Learning Delivery Coordinator for BTP   𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?  Between 16 and 30 hours. I love the flexibility being a Special Constable offers.   𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐓𝐏 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬?  I already worked for BTP so had formed working relationships through my day job but loved the fact that we are a unique force - operating nationwide which offers flexibility on working location, types of incidents we deal with and that no two days are the same. I also am passionate about the work BTP is doing to make us a more inclusive force.   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?  Not sure if there is a "usual" shift! It's all about getting stuck in and involved, from dealing with fare evasion, football to assaults and even the more serious incidents such as persons in crisis. It is always interesting as you never know what the shift is going to present but after every shift there is a real sense of accomplishment that I have made a positive difference to someone's life.   𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?  The British Transport Police is a fantastic Police Force, with a real sense of belonging. It is a brilliant opportunity to learn new skills and to making a positive impact to the community.    If you want to find out more about the role and how to apply, please click the following link to find out more: https://bit.ly/4exuHY0

We are delighted to announce that a member of staff has been honoured in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. Diane McCarthy has been awarded an MBE for her commitment to improving inclusion and diversity within the force. Diane joined British Transport Police 30 years ago in the Force Control Room. From there, she branched out into BTP’s Learning and Development team and now sits within Inclusion and Diversity as a Training Delivery Lead. Her work has seen her provide exceptional support to 1,500 police officers and police staff based in London and the south-east. Diane has been praised for her continuous drive to identify and enact new training methods, ensuring everyone at BTP has access to the skills and knowledge they need. This has included opportunities for officers and staff to better understand different cultures and traditions, therefore improving their ability to protect the public. Read more on her commendation here: http://spkl.io/60004AOZ6

Calling all Liverpool Swifties! 📣✨ We hope you enjoyed your uniquely created Swiftie x BTP friendship bracelets today. Save 61016 in your phone NOW and text us to report anything that makes you uncomfortable on your train journey.   You may incur charges from your network provider. #taylorswift #erastour #police #erastour2024 #friendshipbracelet #taylorswiftanfield #anfield

In celebration of #Pride month, we're featuring some of our amazing staff at BTP. Today we're highlighting Chief Superintendent Chris Casey. Read his policing journey so far below. “I joined British Transport Police after University in 2006. I didn’t see any LGBTQ+ people in senior roles, and I actively had to think about whether I should be open about my sexual orientation. Whether it would inhibit my career or make work-life challenging. As a gay person who has experience of being a victim of homophobic hate crime adds into making our policing better, which is why representation from across all sections of our communities is so important. I remember when I joined there was a point where my report of a homophobic hate crime at a train station in a major city was the only one, we had. Of course, I knew if I had experienced it then others had, it perhaps just hadn’t been reported. I think that’s why it’s so important to have visible members of the LGBTQ+ community within our workforce, both internally and externally. If people know there are people who will understand on the other side of their report, then they’re more likely to talk to us in the first place. I’m really fortunate, I think. I’ve never felt like who I am has held me back or caused any issues within work, and I think that would surprise some people to hear. That’s not to say other people don’t have those experiences and there aren’t pockets of it, but in my 20 years of policing and progressing through the ranks, I haven’t experienced it that way. If a LGBTQ+ person was thinking of joining us, I would say I’ve found it a brilliant experience, and I’d say the overwhelming majority of leaders in policing – if you did experience any problems – would want to sit down and sort that out. I’ve now been at BTP for 18 years and things have changed a lot both in my personal life and within the force. I’m now Chief Superintendent of B-Division (London and South England), as well as a husband and a father. We have a policy here that allowed me six month’s parental leave and a phased return to work after that for a month, in order for us to settle into life as parents. At BTP we have led in making sure our policies are as flexible and inclusive as possible. Through becoming a Dad where I’ve been able to improve what we do at BTP. As any parent will tell you, your ability to negotiate will improve, as well as the way you handle situations, how to prioritise and balance out responsibilities, which in turn helps me appreciate my colleagues around me as well.” Want to join us? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eXh5Pxfc

Volunteers make a huge difference in supporting all areas of BTP. This week we celebrated some of our volunteers at the Citizens in Policing Awards. Below is just one example of our very worthy winners. Peter Eggleton has been awarded the prestigious title of Police Support Volunteer of the Year 2023. Over the past four and a half years, Peter has consistently provided invaluable support to the Fatality Investigation team. This department is known for its demanding and emotionally draining work, as team members undertake coronial investigations on behalf of the HM Coroner while offering support to bereaved families and witnesses. Peter's dedication shines through in his various responsibilities, which include collecting deceased person's property, CCTV footage, and DNA samples. He goes above and beyond by personally delivering these items between different BTP locations. Additionally, he willingly hand delivers coronial reports to HM Coroners Court and retrieves items from other police forces, often traveling long distances to assist the team. By taking on these tasks, Peter saves officers valuable time that would otherwise be spent traveling to collect property. His flexibility and willingness to help are truly remarkable. Moreover, his positive attitude and pleasant demeanor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. Peter has become an integral part of the Fatality Investigation team family, earning their utmost appreciation and respect as a dedicated volunteer. It is evident that Peter's sole motivation is to support bereaved families through his work with BTP. His commendable efforts deserve formal recognition for the significant impact he has made within our Force. Thank you Peter and all our volunteers for the incredible work you do for us. 👏 👏 👏 We have a number of volunteer roles at BTP. To find out more, click here: http://spkl.io/60014fojd

National Volunteers Week is an annual celebration of volunteering – marking its 40th anniversary this year – and it’s a great opportunity to highlight the role our volunteers play. Our 200 Police Support Volunteers donate their time, skills and experience to complement our work – from admin tasks, cycle marking and crime prevention to role play in training exercises, specialist roles and much more. By donating their time and enthusiasm, our volunteers increase our capacity to focus on priority tasks and often bring a new perspective or set of skills to enhance our work. In return, they gain new skills and experiences, enhance their CV, make a difference to the community and policing, and meet new people. BTP volunteer Richard Clarke tells us about the new Passenger Advice and Liaison Service role he’s been piloting with the BTP Leicester team: "I volunteer on trains, engaging with passengers and giving out information about text 61016, the Railway Guardian app and advising people about keeping their luggage and personal property safe on the train. It’s a great role which I’ve developed with Sergeant Mark Rushin at Leicester. Over the past year we’ve had really positive feedback from passengers and rail staff about the crime prevention advice I can share and the reassurance of having a visible presence on the train. It’s a privilege and a responsibility that I take seriously and I get great satisfaction from my role. I enjoy talking to people and if I can go home and think I’ve stopped one person from becoming a victim of crime, then my time has been well spent. I’ve done about 400 volunteer hours so far. On one occasion, I got talking to a woman who I’d spoken to a few months earlier. I’d given her the text number and advice about staying safe. She told me she had used text 61016 to report a group of drunken youths who got on the train and saw her as a target. She moved away to a different carriage and reported it via 61016 and officers got on at the next station. I take a great deal of pride in volunteering for BTP. I really feel part of the Force and the team at Leicester." Thank you Richard and all our volunteers for the great work you do for us at BTP. 👏 Want to know more about becoming a BTP volunteer, click the link: http://spkl.io/600644vTg.

Read our Chief Lucy D'Orsi CVO QPM's article on our #OneBTP family of volunteers. Fancy joining us? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eXh5Pxfc

Today marks the start of National Volunteers Week! This week we’re taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the contributions of our volunteers. They’re an important part of our #OneBTP family. To all our volunteers – a very big thank you for all you do 👏 Our Police Support Volunteers help with a wide range of tasks from admin, cycle marking and public engagement to recruit/officer training exercises and specialist roles. Plus of course we have our brilliant Specials, Cadets, Independent Advisory Groups, chaplains, rail pastors and Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme volunteers. Do you work with our volunteers? Give them a shout-out here by sharing your appreciation in the comments below with the hashtag #NationalVolunteersWeek! 👇 Fancy becoming a volunteer? Click the link to find out more: http://spkl.io/600344vOT.