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Greater Manchester Police forms new Transport Policing Command

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Greater Manchester Police is creating a new Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC) to police Greater Manchester's Bee Network, which covers buses, trams, and active travel routes. This new command brings together Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority under a dedicated structure. The unit will include more than 60 new officers and is funded by the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

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Why it matters

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The formation of TPACC represents a significant change in how the region's transport network is policed and protected. By integrating policing and transport partners, the command aims to respond more effectively to incidents and increase visibility across the network. The command will also incorporate Greater Manchester Police's existing Roads Policing Unit.

Greater Manchester Police is leading targeted operations across the region, including focusing on speeding hotspots and camera enforcement as part of the Vision Zero strategy.

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Who's involved

  • Greater Manchester PoliceThe police force establishing the new Transport Policing and Crime Command.
  • Andy BurnhamThe Mayor of Greater Manchester, who provided funding for the new command.
  • Greater ManchesterThe metropolitan county where the new policing command operates.
  • Metropolitan PoliceThe police force that engages in joint operations with Greater Manchester Police.

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