STALKING If you’re frightened by someone’s behaviour towards you and feel you’re in danger, call 999 now.
If you are being stalked (or suspect you are), it is important you seek help. Your manager or HR department may be able to help you. It is important that the security staff where you work know there is a potential stalker attempting to access the building. They are there to protect you and will be keen to help. The City of London Police Public Protection Unit has specially trained officers to investigate cases and provide advice. Contact them on 020 7601 2940.
The following tips will assist with prosecution and will help to ensure your personal safety:
• Do not engage with your stalker in any way. Although it may be hard, try to show no emotion towards the stalker, do not confront them and do not agree to meet them.
• If you do come into contact, aim to get
away and ideally into a busy public place.
• Consider carrying a personal alarm. This will give you greater confidence and it can be used in an emergency to shock and disorientate an attacker.
• If you think you are being stalked, phone or visit your local police immediately no matter how trivial the harassment may seem. This will enable them to record your complaint and to log, monitor and build a profile of the offender. Ask for the name and number of the officer you see or speak to.
• Keep a record of all events, telephone calls etc., noting as much detail as possible including time and date of incidents. Jotting everything down in a diary can be very useful.
• Try to get photographic or video evidence of your stalker’s actions.
• Do not throw away parcels or letters. Try to handle them as little as possible and if possible place them in paper/card envelopes to preserve them. (Not in
plastic sleeves as moisture may mean fingerprints are lost). The police advise that you should read any mail you receive in case it contains threats or indecent/offensive language.
• Get to know your neighbours so that they can keep a record of sightings and notify you of anything they may see or notice. Inform work colleagues about the harassment so they will be able to support and protect you (for example prevent calls from reaching you and prevent your stalker from gaining access).
• Try to alter any daily routines, if possible ask friends to accompany you and always try to let someone know what your plans are and when they change. Do not carry anything which might be used against you as a weapon.
• Above everything, trust your instincts.
For more information and advice on stalking:
www.stalkinghelpline.org or call 0808 802 0300
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