Derbyshire PCC funds stalking advocate positions

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Derbyshire PCC funds stalking advocate positions

PCC Angelique Foster has committed to funding for two new Stalking Advocate positions across the next three years.

Date - 16th August 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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The two roles will represent £90k worth of investment across the agreed time period, and they follow funding for an internal Stalking Coordinator for the Constabulary. One of the advocates will focus specifically on the city of Derby...

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