British Transport Police

Hi Guys, I need some clarification, I'm really confused and need help! I've just applied to be a special with the BTP and I'm now worrying about my BMI. If I'm over BMI, what happens, will I be given time to get down to the BMI or do I instantly fail? I know I can do the fitness test (been practicing) but I'm worrying on this one thing! Sorry if this has been asked/answered before, I couldn't find it. Thanks for your help guys!

Apologies that this has more than likely been asked many times before, I did search the forums but found no good threads.. What expenses and benefits can I expect as a BTP Special? As railway staff in my day job I already get free travel on my TOC and PRIV rates on others so I won't really be claiming travel much if at all... Thanks

As someone who one day wants to become a reg I thought id ask a few questions (im sure others think the same) Are BTP PC's subject to the same Winsor Reforms like HO officers are Does BTP have its own active fed, like say Met Plod Fed?... Are prospects for promotion good with BTP or is it stagnant like other HO forces? Do they run the same process for promotion like HO forces or is it different? And the last of my annoying never ending questions... Can a BTP officer move about a lot in his job. Say if he wants to move from London to Birmingham (for example) or London to Scotland, he can move divisions fairly easily? Many thanks guys

While browsing youtube i found this video. just want to say that all credit to the BTP ( special ? ) for not getting irritated by the mans clear lack of knowledge about the BTP and his ramblings about god. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl808aIoAZI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUhoeKGMc58qXOwebznpwUlw PS on a side note/question, do the BTP have traffic tickets as most of their work is train based ?

Do BTP specials get to do public order training and at what level(s)?

Hello, Have a quick question as I have seen different info around. How long this the maths test? How many questions? Whats the pass mark? Thanks!

Hello all, having applied for PCSO Bangor role in June, i have had an email today regarding the papersift. Anyone else on here heard anything who applied?

Hi. I've applied for the job of Rail Community officer and it seems I have an interview soon. Information on the role and conditions of service seem a bit sparse, so anything would be appreciated. I'm 60 and did 32 years in the job (Met and MoD) so yes, I probably need my head examined. :-) Thanks

Morning all, Quick question to get some clarification on pay within London. On this page (https://www.btprecruitment.com/po_benefits.asp), there are two additional amounts listed for London - London weighting at £2,277 and London allowance at £4,338. Could someone confirm whether an officer working either LN,LS or LU and living in London could expect to receive, one of these, and if so which one, or both of these? Cheers

Howdy y'all, I've heard people in other topics discussing the possibility of using police accommodation in London which people seemed to think was priced somewhere in the region if £500-£650 month. I'm hopefully starting my training soon(ish) and my other half has a new job as well that means we have to move to London. Does anyone know if police accommodation is available for married couples? If it is, we'd chuck all our stuff in storage and live there for a while which would give us more time to find somewhere decent to live rather than having to take whatever was available. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I thought that I would start a new thread as the conditional offers for the July 2013 intake start to come through. I wonder if anyone who has been through this experience already could help with my intial questions: Can anyone tell me what the conditions you must meet to be entitled to be accommodated during the training period? Also, is there any recommended reading or books worth purchasing prior to starting? Thanks for any guidance / pointers.

Hey guys, I start my training as a PC in November. I have been with Thames valley police for 6 years and was privelged enough to represent the force in the ring 17 times and also play in several golf competitions. Do you know if BTP have any similar squads or anything to do with a golf society? would love to get involved. Boxing bouts were normally against the army and navy and some charity events. Thanks alot. Wally

Hiya, I am starting PCSO training on the 27th August, Is there any current BTP PCSOs or Police constables who were BTP PCSOs on here who could share their BTP PCSO day-to-day experiences Any experiences "good or bad" It will be nice to hear from you. :new_thanks:

Unique one in a way within BTP: https://btp.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/system-117/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-d5ff16440a91/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/399-Safer-Travel-Special-Constable/en-GB

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone applied for the North West specials recruitment? Have you heard anything back? my one just says Under Review at the moment. Good luck for your application. Mark