BTP announce Stuart Cundy as new DCC

He most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police,and will be joining the British Transport Police (BTP) on October 27.

DAC Cundy will replace BTP’s former Deputy Chief Constable Alistair Sutherland, who retired from policing in April this year.

The incoming DCC’s policing career began with the Metropolitan Police Service in 1994, where he served in both uniform and detective roles.

In 2013, he became Assistant Chief Constable at Surrey Police, leading the specialist crime command, before returning to the Met in 2016.

DAC Cundy was awarded a Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) in 2018 for leading the Met’s response to the London Bridge terror attacks, and has also led several national policing portfolios on behalf of Chief Constable’s Council.

These include homicide and major crime investigations, family liaison, and Coroner’s services,

The officer led the policing response into the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, where 72 people tragically lost their lives. This included overseeing both the police engagement with the public inquiry and the criminal investigation.

He said: “My time policing the nation’s capital has given me a wealth of operational experience. At this pivotal moment for Great Britain’s railway, I see a real opportunity for BTP to build on its unique reputation as the guardians of the railway and to lead the way in its field of policing. I joined policing to make a difference. It will be a privilege to serve the railway community across England, Scotland and Wales, and to work alongside the dedicated officers and staff of BTP, the Police Authority, and our industry partners to deliver a safe, secure and resilient network.”

BTP Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi added: “Stuart brings a deep understanding of modern policing and a clear commitment to public service and protecting the communities we serve. His leadership, grounded in collaboration, integrity, and an unwavering drive for excellence, reflects the values and ambitions we hold at BTP.

“Throughout the selection process, Stuart has already built a strong connection with our organisation. I’m really excited that he will join my team and I am looking forward to working alongside him as we continue our journey to be a world-leading police force, trusted to deliver a safe and reliable railway for all.”