Safer Travel Police
@ST_Police
A partnership of West Midlands Police & British Transport Police as well as Transport for West Midlands and operators making travel safer for all.
The last 6 weeks have been a whirlwind of primary school visits for our Education Officer 🏫 She has provided reassurance, advice & support to nearly 3,000 Year 6 students who are now ready to be independent passengers on the public transport network 🚏 #futuretravellers
A huge thank you to Paula, Education Officer from the safer travel policing team for delivering a workshop to our year 6's today about keeping safe whilst travelling to their secondary schools in September. #westmidlandspolice @HerminderChanna
As part of #ASBAwarenessWeek we joined @BrumPolice @bhamcomsafety and other partners including @Trafficwmp & @DVLAgovuk in Yardley. 2 men were arrested and a number of motorbikes seized. PCSO Sab even helped a lady get her shopping on the bus. #notallheroeswearcapes @resolveasb
After a Time to Talk session last week, bus drivers asked for support on the 74 route. Drivers said, we listened and here we are… 🚍
Business as usual patrolling the public transport network. If your route has issues - report. We cover all public transport including stops & stations. If you need us⬇️ 📲 issues on bus - text 81018 📲 rail - text 61016 @BTP 💻 Live Chat @WMPolice ☎️ 999 in emergencies
Joint working with our @BTP colleagues. Over 300 people through our weapons arch yesterday, giving us the opportunity to engage & educate with passengers. #countylines #opblume
Bulls in the City 40 giant bulls & 88 calves are stampeding into Brum in a vibrant art trail celebrating the iconic Bull & supporting @brumshospice Our officers have spotted their 1st, only another 39 to find…. Issues on public transport? Text SeeSay to 81018 with the info🚏
Happy Black Country Day!! If you are out & about on public transport enjoying the sunny Black Country today remember we are here if you need us. 📱 Text SeeSay with date/time/issue to 81018 and we’ll do the rest 👮 #BlackCountryDay
It’s going to be hot this weekend. Tips if you need to travel on public transport: 🔵 Check before you travel, the heat may affect your journey 🔵 Carry water💧stay hydrated 🔵 If you can, avoid peak times 🔵 Feel unwell? Get off at the next stop for some fresh air Stay safe
Throwback to earlier this week, on our station patrols, where we teamed up with our amazing colleagues @BTP #Teamwork 🚔 — together, we keep the public transport network safe for everyone🙌 #oneteam
Some of the action from B Team yesterday following reports to our See Say text line. Our patrols included Solihull Train station, Chelmsley Wood & Solihull Bus Interchanges 🚌, Marston Green & the Coventry line 🚊 Our other teams were also out patrolling across the West Mids
My favourite station 🚉 (sorry Birmingham New Street!) We work closely with our Transport Safety Officers covering the public transport network🚊 📲 issues on bus - text SeeSay to 81018 📲 rail - text 61016 @BTP …with all the details so we can make a plan for your route🚏
As part of our #asbawarenessweek we’re holding one of Time to Talk events in the offices of @WestMids_CA to better understands any concerns the staff have when using public transport.
There will be heavy traffic around Edgbaston stadium today with the 2nd test starting against India. Take the strain out of your journey by taking the 501 shuttle direct to the stadium from near TK Maxx/New St Station
It's #ASBAwarenessWeek | We have a dedicated team of staff who address ASB on the public transport network identifying offenders using the extensive CCTV available to us. We then use a range of options to deal including warnings and restorative justice.
We're aware of an issue with our SeeSay service on 81018 so if you have messaged about ASB & don't get a response then report it here - safertravel.info/contact-us/ We're working hard to fix the problem.You can still report on 101 or in an emergency 999
We're aware of an issue with our SeeSay service on 81018 so if you have tried to send us a message about ASB and don't get a response then report it to us here - Safer Travel - Contact Us We are working hard to fix the problem. You can still report on 101 or in an emergency 999
☀️ It's going to be a scorcher today and tomorrow! Please remember some top tips: 🧴 Carry a bottle of water with you (+ a spare, sealed bottle) 🥵 Feeling ill? Don't press the alarm - leave the train at the next stop 🧑💼 Staff are on hand to assist onboard and at stations
It will be busy around Villa Park as they hold another of their concert nights. There's some useful travel here 👇 to help you plan your journey. Concert Travel & Parking | Aston Villa (avfc.co.uk)
The team of police officers, pcsos and transport safety officers work closely together to make travel on public transport safer for all.
#ARRESTS:As part of patrols for the @childrensociety #LookCloser campaign we were out with @btp and @wmerciapolice on X-city line. 1 of our @TransportForWM TSOs saw 2 men acting sus on CCTV.They were monitored by operators and seen to steal a cycle.Officers talked in : 2 arrests
