Glasgow Rangers supporters involved in anti-social behaviour or disorder anywhere on the rail network or Glasgow Subway can now have their details passed to the club and run the risk of having their season tickets confiscated and a football banning order imposed.
In a first for British Transport Police, the Scottish Area and Glasgow Rangers Football Club have signed up to a formal information sharing protocol.
The protocol allows a free flow of information, with both organisations pledging to share mutually beneficial data about individuals who are arrested or detained by BTP officers travelling to or from any match involving the club.
Chief Superintendent Martyn Ripley, Area Commander for the Scottish area of British Transport Police, said: “The majority of supporters who attend Glasgow Rangers matches are extremely well behaved and contribute to the good name of the club. But there is a small minority who can tarnish that reputation.
“In signing this unique protocol we now have a mechanism of informing the club of any offenders who come to the attention of British Transport Police, if it is appropriate. This will allow Glasgow Rangers Football Club to take whatever action they deem appropriate to avoid any recurrence.”
Kenny Scott, Glasgow Rangers Football Club Head of Security, said: “This protocol represents a positive step in improving safety for all those travelling to matches at our stadium on the transport network. Hopefully, awareness of these new measures will act as a deterrent to those intent on engaging in violence or disorder.”
