National Stalking Awareness Week running from 20th to 26th April 2026

Glossop SNT - Stalking Awareness

The work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

This week (20-26 April 2026) is National Stalking Awareness Week – and the campaign gives us an opportunity to speak about the warning signs and what to look out for, as well as the work we do and the support available.

Stalking can come in many different forms. It can be in person – for example, if someone is following you, spying on you or even going to places they know you regularly visit.

It can also be online – whether that be spamming you with unwanted messages, adding tracking devices to your phone or monitoring your internet use.

How do you know it’s stalking?

One way to figure if behaviour equates to stalking is by the FOUR acronym. This means that if the behaviour can be described as the following, it is likely to be stalking.

• Fixated

• Obsessive

• Unwanted

• Repeated.

If something is happening to you that sounds familiar, don’t hesitate to contact us.

How do I report stalking?

 * Use the Live Chat service on our website or call 101.

 * We also have a dedicated online reporting tool for stalking: https://orlo.uk/xb9hI

 * In an emergency or if you’re in immediate danger, call 999.

Protecting people from stalking 

Where appropriate, officers and our Civil Orders team will work to apply for protective measures – such as Stalking Protection Orders or Non-Molestation Orders, which requires the offender to abide by certain conditions and face prosecution if they don’t.

Superintendent Ranjit Dol, the force lead for Stalking, said:

 “Whilst our work continues all year round, this week is a great opportunity to educate people, most importantly, on how to spot the signs of stalking and how they can report it to us – as well as share some of the work we’re doing.

“We know this type of crime can have an incredibly profound impact on victims. That is why we are consistently working to ensure our response and the support we provide encapsulates all this and that victims are getting the service they deserve.

“We would urge anyone who believes they are being stalked to get in contact as soon as possible. If their actions fit any of the ‘four’ warning signs – fixated, obsessive, unwanted, repeated – it isn’t right. Report it.”

For more information and guidance, visit our dedicated web page: https://orlo.uk/hdNUx

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