Police officers DO NOT POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE to be able to triage such reports accurately. The required knowledge is almost never at hand. That is not only the case in the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-59430825
I am so sorry, Gracie, and Gracie’s family. Along with other (mental and physical) health-related issues, stalking and harassment remain the most difficult issues for the police to deal with because they’re unequipped to handle them and it’s rarely high on their agenda as so many reports are silly “he said, she said” quarrels, filed not in fear and concern but merely to spite another person. This field is much more a public health matter rather than a policing matter.
Angelina Souren. Target of white English hate groups (think 4chan/8chan). Female, foreign, over 45. Scientific researcher and critical thinker. Self-employed since 1997. Into the fringe belief (only held by 10%, globally) that females are fully-fledged human beings. Ninja warrior against abuse... 