2014/15 Policing Plan C Division Wales Foreword Chief Superintendent Peter Holden Divisional Commander, British Transport Police This is the first Since taking up the position of Divisional Through all the changes, our focus journey and workplace experiences, and Commander, I have been working with on providing excellent performance and we will be looking to tackle locally raised Policing Plan for my team of Superintendents to ensure service to rail passengers and operators issues through a partnership approach the newly formed the sub-divisional structure is best suited remains as strong as ever. to problem solving. I am a firm believer to drive organisational performance that solutions to these issues do not C Division – a division In line with the Force’s strategic whilst responding flexibly to local issues. rest solely with any one organisation, aims, minimising disruption will form made up of our previous and success will be determined through A lot of work has been done in the a significant part of our activity during the full engagement and integration of Wales and Western, background to make C Division ready the coming year – we will continue to all partners, each one of which holds for business and able to provide the seek new and innovative ways to tackle North Western and a key to solving the problems. best possible service to rail staff and disruption resulting from criminal activity, North Eastern Areas, passengers and this will continue whilst ensuring fatalities continue to be I am sure that 2014/15 will bring a as well as several throughout the coming year. dealt with efficiently, but sensitively. number of challenges as we settle into the new divisional structure. I am, police posts which Bringing such a large area under one Reducing aggression and violence however, confident that the benefits command structure has presented directed towards staff will also be high formed part of the old arising from this structure, together a number of challenges, but it provides on our list of priorities. Rail staff provide with the additional frontline resources London North Area. a real opportunity to give train operators a vital service to millions of commuters arriving on division, will result in a and the travelling public a high performing every day and it is only right they have policing service which builds upon and consistent policing service through the confidence in British Transport our previous successes. the adoption of best practice from Police to assist in providing a working across the division. environment in which they are safe I feel privileged to be given the from harm and abuse. opportunity to command the new C Of course, we remain mindful of the Division and look forward to working many differences that exist across Anti-social behaviour, and the problems with you all over what should prove such a large area, and our smaller arising from excessive consumption of another successful year for Britain’s sub-divisions, overseen by a designated alcohol, is a common concern raised growing railway network. Superintendent, will allow us to provide by many rail industry partners and tailored solutions and approaches to passengers. It is these ‘quality of life‘ regional and local issues. issues that tend to impact most upon Policing Plan 2014/15 C Division: Wales 2 Introduction Superintendent Andy Morgan Sub-divisional Commander (Wales), British Transport Police I would like to echo This will be the first ever policing plan I am not only fortunate to be in this for Wales and I am very fortunate to position, but I also have the good the comments of Chief lead its inception, which will build on fortune of being supported by a strong Superintendent Holden the excellent performance and working management team which, I know, is in relation to the exciting relationships that already exist. equally excited about the future. I am confident that the introduction of this Passengers and staff in Wales rightly challenge that lies ahead. inaugural policing plan for Wales, expect a safe and secure rail network. together with our new divisional These are changing With collaborative working at the heart structure, will result in significant benefits of this Welsh policing plan, we will, times for British for Wales’ growing railway network. together with train operators and their Not only are we committed to providing Transport Police and staff on the ground, address key issues additional frontline resources, but the the rail industry, but it affecting the network in order to provide new sub-divisional structure for Wales bespoke solutions and approaches on is change that I believe is tailored towards driving performance a regional level. is for the better and will while retaining the flexibility to respond The strategic vision for us as a Force to a wide spectrum of contrasting help us focus even more will inevitably create challenges, but with local issues. clearly on delivering the crime falling across the UK, the public I look forward to working with you and the industry deserve the very best best service possible all over the coming year and building from British Transport Police, and it is on the success we have already for passengers and my aim to deliver that at all levels. rail staff. achieved together. Policing Plan 2014/15 C Division: Wales 3 Reduce theft from rail passengers by at Reduce disruption related minutes arising least 5% from level crossing incidents by at least 4% Theft of passenger property has become a significant issue for Misuse of level crossings is a priority for BTP and Network Rail. the rail industry during recent years. Tackling this issue is a priority BTP will continue to work with partners to educate the public and for British Transport Police and reducing the number of offences to take action against those who cause issues for the railway. will assist in driving crime from the network and increasing passenger confidence. Reduce disruption related minutes caused by trespass/vandalism by at least 8% Reduce aggression and violence towards Despite extensive work by BTP and industry, issues around trespass staff by at least 5% and vandalism persist. Reducing the disruption this causes remains Aggression towards rail staff is unacceptable and, aside from a priority for BTP and we will seek new methods to further drive the physical consequences, staff assaults can play a significant those offences often referred to as ‘route crime’ from the railway. part in undermining confidence. Reduce cable related offences by at least 5% Increase the 2013-14 detection rate for Despite recent changes in legislation and excellent collaboration assaults on staff between the railway and other industries, cable theft remains a Reducing the number of overall staff assaults needs to be supported threat to the efficient running of the rail network. BTP’s commitment by increased detection rates. Rail staff must have confidence in British to tackling cable theft has not altered and we will seek to strengthen Transport Police’s ability to trace offenders and bring them to justice. existing partnerships with industry and Home Office police forces to further reduce opportunities for thieves. Reduce disruption related minutes attributed Continued > to fatalities by at least 4% Dealing with fatalities in an efficient and sensitive manner is an important aspect of the service BTP provides to the rail industry. BTP remains committed to providing further efficiencies and reducing the impact of fatalities on the network. Policing Plan 2014/15 C Division: Wales 4 To at least maintain current attendance rates of all immediate incidents within 20 minutes Attending incidents in a timely fashion is one of the defining features of BTP. It is important rail users and staff have confidence in the Force to be there as soon as possible when needed. We are committed to aim and attend all immediate graded incidents within 20 minutes and meeting the same attendance as 2013/14. To at least maintain attendance rates of all priority incidents within 60 minutes When attendance to an incident is necessary, but not an emergency, BTP is committed to arriving, where possible, within 60 minutes. Our response to these incidents will be critical in demonstrating BTP’s determination to assist victims of crime and will, in turn, play a crucial role in maintaining, and enhancing, public confidence. Successfully complete five PSPs to tackle ASB, crime, football and freight related issues There are a number of issues experience by the railway which cannot be resolved by police activity in isolation. In consultation with industry partners, we will use a problem solving approach to tackle anti-social behaviour, specified crimes and other issues at identified locations or on problematic routes. Policing Plan 2014/15 C Division: Wales 5 Policing Plan C Division Wales Andrew Figgures CB CBE Michael Furness Chief Executive Head of Strategic Development British Transport Police Authority British Transport Police The Forum, 5th Floor North Force Headquarters 74-80 Camden Street 25 Camden Road London NW1 0EG London NW1 9LN [email protected] [email protected] btpa.police.uk btp.police.uk.