Convicted stalkers could be fitted with GPS tags to warn victims

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Convicted stalkers could be fitted with GPS tags to warn victims

Behaviour change programme for perpitrators will also be introduced.

Date - 5th June 2018
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

Stalkers could be fitted with GPS tags which will send a warning to victims if they are nearby. Scotland Yard announced it will be launching an anti-stalking unit in a bid to tackle the growing number of reported incidents and is considering...

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