A permanent base for British Transport Police (BTP) officers has been established in the Glasgow Subway.
The dedicated office at St Enoch Subway station is part of the enhanced policing service now in place for the Subway network. Constables John McCrone (left) and Jack Mitchell are responsible for security in the Subway’s 15 stations, on board Subway trains and at the network’s Broomloan headquarters.
BTP Chief Constable Ian Johnston also met with SPT Chief Executive Ron Culley and Subway staff during a visit.
SPT’s Head of Security, Donnie Macleod, said: "It seemed sensible that the British Transport Police had their own office in the Subway.
"We have worked hard with them to improve safety on the network. For over two years two dedicated community police constables have been patrolling the Subway on a daily basis.
"Staff and passengers have welcomed their presence and have told us they feel more secure as a result."
Mr Johnston said: "We are grateful to SPT for providing a permanent station for our Subway Neighbourhood Policing team which will mean they will be able to spend even more time patrolling the network with the aim of continuing to reassure both passengers and staff."
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport joined forces with the BTP in January 2007 to improve security on the Subway.
Along with other BTP officers, Constables McCrone and Mitchell also help police large crowds on the system heading to football matches and other events in the city. Both men were hand-picked for the job after years of experience with British Transport Police.
Like the London Underground, the Subway is policed by the British Transport Police. However, Strathclyde Police continues to provide additional assistance when required.
