British Transport Police say hiring freeze and £8.5m shortfall in funding will lead to a ‘reduced presence’
Dozens of British Transport Police (BTP) stations across Britain face possible closure, leaving fewer officers protecting the railway at a time when assaults on passengers have reached record levels.
BTP officials have imposed a hiring freeze and warned that some bases will have to close, signalling possible job losses after failing to secure enough funding to meet current commitments.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More British Transport Police say hiring freeze and £8.5m shortfall in funding will lead to a ‘reduced presence’Dozens of British Transport Police (BTP) stations across Britain face possible closure, leaving fewer officers protecting the railway at a time when assaults on passengers have reached record levels.BTP officials have imposed a hiring freeze and warned that some bases will have to close, signalling possible job losses after failing to secure enough funding to meet current commitments. Continue reading…
