NCJ Number
158601
Journal
Security Management Bulletin Issue: 2416 Dated: (August 25, 1995) Pages: 1-3
Editor(s)
A Vaughn
Date Published
1995
Length
3 pages
Annotation
Both the criminal justice system and security managers should be concerned about stalking since this crime represents a potentially lethal threat and most victims are women.
Abstract
Stalking not only affects the targeted victim; coworkers can also become involved in the stalker's obsession with the victim. Stalking is being taken more seriously as citizens pressure their legislators to recognize it as a crime. Most States have enacted laws against stalking and against related crimes such as annoying telephone calls, terrorist threats, domestic violence protective order violations, spousal battery, malicious mischief, and vandalism. In the employment setting, when security professionals learn that an employee is having problems with a stalker, they should develop a working relationship with the police to protect both the victim and coworkers. If the company does not have an employee assistance program, security professionals should be prepared to refer an employee to community services for assistance in dealing with the stalker and to work with the police to do whatever is necessary to identify and stop the stalker.