Eccleshall resident and Staffordshire British Transport Police support staff member Elizabeth McWhirter has been honoured for their service by Her Majesty The Queen.
Three British Transport Police (BTP) officers and staff are to be recognised by Her Majesty The Queen as part of her Birthday Honours announced today, including Force Resources Manager Elizabeth McWhirter, who is awarded an MBE.
Elizabeth McWhirter, who is originally from Darwen, Lancashire and settled in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, has served at BTP for 15 years and has been recognised for services to policing and public safety. She played a significant role in the planning of BTP’s response throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to safeguard critical rail services. She is highly regarded within the Force and recognised as an individual who is totally committed to supporting her frontline colleagues deliver a highly visible and professional police service to the travelling public and rail staff.
Chief Constable Paul Crowther CBE, said:
“I’m very proud to see the hard work of BTP officers and staff recognised by Her Majesty as part of her Birthday Honours. Each colleague has showcased the very best in British policing, serving the public to the very highest standard and this recognition is well deserved.
“They have displayed leadership, selflessness and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that the millions of people travelling on Britain’s railway can do so safely. Each of them should be extremely proud of their achievement and I am delighted that they have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.”
Force Resources Manager Elizabeth McWhirter, said:
“It is an absolute honour and privilege for me to accept this award and whilst it in an individual award I am always extremely grateful for the leadership, support and friendship I receive from all of my professional and extremely hard-working colleagues within BTP.
“An extra special thank you to whomever nominated me for this award and I am very much looking forward to finally sharing this secret with my family and friends.”
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