The National Association for Retired British Transport Police Officers
This link originally posted several months ago has progressed onto a page far removed from the front, so make it easier to access, it is now moved forward to here:
Originally created by Martyn Ripley the Association has a Twitter account which can be accessed here:-
INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF NARBTPO
We are pleased to announce that retired members of NARBTPO can now buy insurance products previously only available to BTP Federation members.
The scheme brochure is available on the following Federation website.
https://www.btpolfed.org.uk/offers/gbgi_summary.pdf
Members of NARBTPO are now eligible as follows.
If you wish to buy any of the products shown in the brochure (The brochure is on the above website)
Please contact George Burrows directly and ask for Carol Law. Quote your NARBTPO membership number. This can be found in the latest 2020 members directory.
George Burrows Insurance Tel No 01403 327719
NARBTPO are extremely grateful to the British Transport Police Federation for this service.
It is regret that I have to report the death of Des Rogerson a retired Detective Constable aged 93 years, in Castlehill Hospital, Cottingham on 22 April 2020.
He was receiving treatment there but succumbed to the Corona Virus. He leaves two sons Michael and Andrew, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife Patricia having died some years ago
Des was born in a small village called Wawne just outside Kingston upon Hull on 8 March 1927. He joined the British Transport Police on the 7 June 1949. He was a Uniform Officer patrolling the docks and railway sheds. He became a dogman but was not happy in this role and was subsequently transferred from this section back to patrol duties. He later became a Detective Constable on the Docks until his retirement. Des was a very good thief catcher and with Detective McDonald became a bit of a legend amongst the dock workers for their thief catching. They were nicknamed Pinky and Perky by dockers and Court Staff. He received many commendations from High Court Judges, Magistrates, Chief Constables. On retirement he followed his retired Chief Inspector as a store detective at a large department store in Hull until it was taken over.
His funeral will take place on the 6 May 2020 with family only attending due to the virus, but there will be a memorial service for him at a later
LOTTERY APRIL 2020
| Position | Lottery No | Amount | Collar No | Division |
| 1st | 1863 | £1000.00 | 0094 | D |
| 2nd | 1848 | £500.00 | 0343 | C W&M |
| 3rd | 3814 | £50.00 | 7433 | D |
| 4th | 2341 | £50.00 | 3467 | B TFL |
| 5th | 2638 | £50.00 | 7300 | B South |
I am honoured to have been elected NARBTPO Chair by the committee. Before I say anything about myself, it is only right that I begin by thanking our previous Chair, John Bryant, for his solid leadership which I have had the privilege of witnessing whilst on the committee. I also thank him for his continued support and guidance. John has been a member of NARBTPO since 1998 and has held various posts including Secretary from 2001 until he was elected Chair in 2016.
Throughout his time, John has been a consistent force for good. John was deservedly recognised by the force for his service to NARBTPO when he was given a Chief Constable’s Commendation in 2019. His leadership was most evident when this association campaigned against the proposed creation of a separate pension fund, before the plan to integrate the BTP into Police Scotland was abandoned. Thankfully, we are not losing John’s vast experience because he is continuing in the role of Honorary Vice-Chair.
For those who do not know me, I served in the Scottish Area for over 30 years in various Uniform and CID roles before retirement in 2011. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet numerous colleagues from across the force, many of whom I now regard as good friends. I look forward to my tenure as Chair and the challenges that will no doubt arise in the coming years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite taking over in what can only be described as an incredibly difficult period, I look forward to chairing this association. Unfortunately, the threat from this awful disease has meant that we are all staying home to protect the NHS and save lives. These unprecedented circumstances made it impossible to hold our AGM this year. However, I look forward to meeting you all at our AGM in 2021 when hopefully it will be safe for us all to meet again.
Although we are unable to meet in person, I want to assure members that myself, along with the rest of the committee will keep you, our members, updated on events by email, newsletter, the NARBTPO website and our Twitter account (@NARBTPO if you wish to follow).
All the best and stay safe.
Jim McKelvie, Chair.
The National Association for Retired British Transport Police Offices have been requested to ask members if they wish to be considered having their names placed upon a ‘Offers of Support’ register which will be maintained by the Transformation Design & Delivery team at Force Headquarters.
This is a scoping exercise now. Any offers of return to the Force would be conditional if the situation dictates this. A return may not be as a warranted officer, but in a role where your recent skills could be utilised.
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WE ARE ASKING FOR OFFICERS WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM THE FORCE SINCE JANUARY 2017.
Once we have assessed any take up, then this date may be widened to request a second tranche from earlier dates.
We require the following information.
FULL NAME:
DOB:
RANK ON RETIREMENT:
LAST LOCATION SERVED:
SPECIALIST SKILLS:
WHICH LOCATION YOU WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER AT:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Please send this information to...………………………………. narbtpo@gmail.com
DO NOT SEND THIS IN AN ATTACHMENT. PLEASE REPLY IN BODY OF AN EMAIL.
Thank you
Jim McKELVIE
Chairman
It is with tremendous sadness that I can confirm Detective Constable John Coker, aged 53, passed away last night.
John was taken ill on 22nd March with symptoms of Coronavirus. After his health did not improve he was admitted to hospital and transferred to an intensive care unit to receive critical treatment. Despite the best efforts of hospital staff, John’s health did not improve, and he passed away on Friday 17 April.
My thoughts are with John’s family, for whom the last three weeks have been incredibly difficult and who will be struggling to deal with this most distressing outcome. Local colleagues have been in constant contact with John’s wife and will pass on the heartfelt condolences of us all. BTP will continue that support over the coming days, weeks and months.
Understandably this is a very difficult time for John’s wife and family and they have asked for privacy. My thoughts are also with the many officers and staff who worked alongside John, as we each come to terms with this truly awful news.
John has been part of the BTP family for over a decade and became a Detective Constable within the CID department at Euston where he was much loved and respected by all those he worked with. His colleagues remember a man who was charismatic, kind and thoughtful and took everything in his stride. He will be greatly missed by all in the Force.
John is survived by his wife and their three children.
Post deleted and updated on 22/04/2020
Information from the family of Eileen Pickering. She joined BTP in 1981 She passed away on the 27 March 2020 from an existing ailment. She leaves a daughter and a granddaughter