Following our recent session on gender-based barriers to travel and White Ribbon Day showcase, one of the most popular requests for future webinar topics was ‘placemaking for safety’.

Revisit our online session (originally recorded on 5 May 2026) to meet Jess Coleman and Sean Bastow from the British Transport Police (BTP).

Jess Coleman, Community Engagement Specialist, talks about her role, how members can work with the BTP, and reporting of a wide range of issues including anti-social behaviour and violence and intimidation against women and girls.

Sean Bastow, Designing Out Crime Officer (DOCO), talks about how to design out crime through interventions like CCTV, lighting, gardening and maintenance. These measures can deter anti-social behaviour at stations, and create safer spaces for everyone.

Jess will become a key contact at the BTP for all things community rail.