Queer careers: The British Transport Police

“We don’t want anyone to feel that they have to ask for permission to be themselves,” says Barry Boffy, Head of Inclusion and Diversity at the British Transport Police. The organisation is responsible for policing the UK’s railway network, including the London Underground. During Barry’s extensive career at BTP, he has seen many welcome developments. Its LGBTQI employee support association was launched back in 2004. As well as providing guidance on policy, it holds regular meetings, offers wellbeing support, hosts an annual conference and collaborates with other employee networks to ensure an intersectional approach “that best serves the needs of all