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Social Media

Research checked 19 July 2026

NARBTPO Social Media

A practical overview of official BTP channels, relevant community groups and partner organisations, plus useful social-media links for NARBTPO.

Anyone reporting an incident should use the British Transport Police's official contact routes. In an emergency, call 999.
Official networks

British Transport Police channels

The principal public-facing accounts used for BTP communications, recruitment, operational updates and community engagement.

@britishtransportpolice – Instagram

@britishtransportpolice
Approx. 114,000 followers

Short-form video, officer stories, campaigns, recruitment and public engagement.

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@BTP – X/Twitter

@BTP
Approx. 187,000 followers

Breaking updates, appeals, operational news, convictions and public-safety campaigns.

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British Transport Police – Facebook

British Transport Police
Established national audience

Community news, appeals, campaign videos, local updates and shareable safety information.

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British Transport Police – LinkedIn

British Transport Police
Approx. 68,300 followers

Recruitment, organisational news, technology, partnerships, leadership and investigation outcomes.

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British Transport Police Authority – LinkedIn

British Transport Police Authority
Governance and strategy

Covers governance, appointments, oversight, strategy and the future direction of railway policing.

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BTP Chief Constable – X/Twitter

BTP Chief Constable
Leadership voice

Relevant for leadership announcements, commemorations, organisational achievements and messages to serving and retired colleagues.

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BTP Federation – X/Twitter

BTP Federation
Community resource

We're British Transport Police Federation, a representative body funded by members, who we represent in matters affecting their welfare and efficiency.

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btpuk – YouTube

btpuk
Audience figure not reliably visible

Longer campaign films, recruitment content, operational features and public information videos.

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Facebook communities

Relevant community groups

Relevant community groups and networks. These are listed separately and should not be treated as official BTP channels unless clearly stated.

British Transport Police Group – Facebook (May Require Membership)

British Transport Police Group
Community resource

Friendly chat for past & present employees of BTP and their families.
Only 3 rules - NO personal attacks, NO politics, NO bad language! (Yellow & Red cards will be issued!)

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BTP History – Facebook

BTP History
Community resource

"dedicated to preserving the history of railway, dock and canal policing"
www.btphg.org.uk

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Constable on the Track – Facebook (May Require Membership)

Constable on the Track
Community resource

A BTP-related community group associated with former officers, shared memories and railway-policing history.

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International Police Association BTP Branch – Facebook (May Require Membership)

International Police Association BTP Branch
Community resource

This is a dedicated Closed group page for members of IPA BTP Branch for social events, news and opportunities.

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Police Leavers – Facebook (May Require Membership)

Police Leavers
Community resource

If you work in the police service and have been thinking about leaving then this is the group for you! I decided to leave the police service after 12 year of service and was amazed at both the lack of support when considering leaving, but also the opportunities available for those willing to take the plunge. Leaving the police is a massive decision; the aim of this group is to provide you with the help and guidance to make an informed decision about whether this is the right move for you and the step towards your next career.

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Retired Lives – Facebook (May Require Membership)

Retired Lives
Community resource

Membership of this site is for Retired BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE Officers and open to all retired officers together with retired civilian staff who have worked in connection with the Force. Also to widows, widowers or surviving civil partners of former members of the Force. It is strictly by invitation or by recommendation of an existing member only and at the discretion of the admin team.

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Relevant network

Partner and associated accounts

Organisations and associated accounts relevant to serving officers, retired colleagues and the wider rail industry.

British Transport Police Federation – LinkedIn

British Transport Police Federation
Best promotional partner

Represents BTP officers and Special Constables. Its content covers officer welfare, awards, policing news and member support, making it well placed to promote NARBTPO membership to officers approaching retirement.

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Rail industry partners

Rail industry partners
Rail-sector reach

Network Rail, Transport for London, Rail Delivery Group, train operators, Police Care UK and railway-heritage organisations provide useful amplification and partnership opportunities.

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Social media is not a crime-reporting channel

Anyone reporting an incident should use the British Transport Police's official contact routes. In an emergency, call 999.

Text 61016 Call 0800 40 50 40 Emergency: 999

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Welcome to the *NEW* NARBTPO Web Site

If you are a member of the organisation then you now need to register (by clicking the button below) before you can access the "member's only" area of the web site. That is where the latest news, reunion details and other such content can now be found.

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If you are not yet a member but you are a retired British Transport Police Officer then you can find out how to join the organisation on the Contact Us page.