The end of the line? The British Transport Police in Scotland

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    The proposed absorption of British Transport Police into Police Scotland appears to be steaming ahead regardless of unresolved problems, deep opposition from BTP officers, and ever-increasing reputational risks. Independent researcher Dr Kath Murray and Dr Colin Atkinson of the University of the West of Scotland explain the ongoing issues.

    Period11 Jun 2018

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    • TitleThe end of the line? The British Transport Police in Scotland
      Media name/outletPolicing Insight
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date11/06/18
      DescriptionThe proposed absorption of British Transport Police into Police Scotland appears to be steaming ahead regardless of unresolved problems, deep opposition from BTP officers, and ever-increasing reputational risks. Independent researcher Dr Kath Murray and Dr Colin Atkinson of the University of the West of Scotland explain the ongoing issues.
      URLhttps://policinginsight.com/analysis/the-end-of-the-line-the-british-transport-police-in-scotland/
      PersonsColin Atkinson, Kath Murray
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    Keywords

    • Policing
    • Merger
    • Railways policing