Police play part in Stalking Awareness Week

Police Scotland ran its Stalking Awareness Week in Perth and Kinross this week.

Local area commander CI Ian Scott said: “During National Stalking Awareness Week – which runs from Monday, April 16 until Friday, April 20 – Police Scotland worked alongside partners at events to raise awareness of stalking and the devastating impact it can have on those affected.

“#ReportingStalking aims to support victims in the criminal justice system and highlight best practice which effectively targets perpetrators while improving the safety and support for victims and others who raise concerns.

“In November 2016, Police Scotland launched an online reporting form to encourage victims of stalking to report abuse. Since that time more than 200 online reports have been received and acted upon.

“The form is designed to encourage people who may be unable or reluctant to attend at a police station, to report their concerns about stalking and ensure those concerns are recorded, assessed and investigated.

“The facility also enables concerned third parties, including family, friends or colleagues, to contact police on the victim’s behalf.”

Further information is available on the Police Scotland website www.scotland.police.uk/whatshappening/news/2018/april/ national-stalking-awareness-week