Transport's Top Cop: Interview with Chief Constable Andy Trotter

Lesley Brown spoke to the man in charge of British Transport Police, Chief Constable Andy Trotter, about his priorities.

Andy Trotter, leading a team of 4,500 who police many parts of the transport system

Andy Trotter, leading a team of 4,500 who police many parts of the transport system

A unique policing environment, the transport system has a unique set of needs. To meet them, an independent body, British Transport Police (BTP), monitors the tracks, trains and stations, and provides a vital service to rail and other operators, their staff and passengers in making the system secure and safe. Chief Constable Andy Trotter has been at its helm for for the past 18 months, and for five years prior to that was BTP’s Deputy Chief.

“We are a normal police force now...