British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’ s railways. BTP deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England , Wales and Scotland , including London Underground, Docklands Light Railway and the Midland Metro and Croydon Tramlink systems. Its 2,800 police officers, 200 Police Community Support Officers, 260 Special Constables and 1,200 support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers. The Wales and Western Area of British Transport Police covers the National Rail system in Wales , the Midlands and south west England , as well as the Midland Metro. It employs 300 police officers, 34 Police Community Support Officers, 15 Special Constables and 94 police staff. British Transport Police request anyone who may have information to contact them on freefone 0800 405040 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. All calls will be treated in confidence. Find out more at our website: http://www.btp.police.uk/

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