As a progressive force, British Transport Police is continually looking to benefit from the newest technology and in 2018, the Force was proud to launch a trial project investigating the use of drones. They have a small number of pilots and are currently trialling several types of drones. As a national police force, they have the capability to deploy across England, Scotland and Wales in support of our officers.

The pilots are all police officers themselves and regularly support officers on the ground in searching large areas of the railway for missing persons, trespassers or suspects attempting to flea police custody. The team are available 24 hours a day and have equipment allowing the drones to operate during the hours of darkness.

The drones capability offers a number of advantages to operational policing teams, and the drone team at British Transport Police will continue to work with their officers nationwide to help keep the railway a low crime environment.

ARPAS-UK is delighted to welcome the British Transport Police to our growing Emergency Services Membership.