Transport Police

The London Transport Police are part of a national body responsible for policing our railways. With four million people using the London Tube and railways each day, the capital is obviously an important area for this police force.

History: The British Transport Police dates back to 1826. They were one of the first to recruit women to their ranks and pioneered the use of police dogs in 1908. In the capital they are responsible for policing the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, the Midland Metro and Croydon Tramlink systems.
Who’s the boss? The British Transport Police employs 2,109 police officers and 565 civilian support staff. Officers rank from Constables at the bottom to the Chief Constable at the very top. The force is accountable to The British Transport Police Authority.
How to spot them: The majority of the British Transport Police officers will be clearly identifiable by their black and white uniform and badges. Like the other police forces working in London, there will be a small proportion of non-uniformed detectives who are engaged in investigative activity.
Your local service: Contact the British Transport Police, and locate their London branches.
Want to be a hero? Find out more about training or applying to become a part of British Transport Police.

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