PC goes undercover as runner to catch 'icky' catcallers
Summary
Police officers in Surrey, England, are using an undercover running campaign to address street harassment. Female officers run in plain clothes while nearby uniformed officers are ready to educate catcallers. The initiative, called Jog On, aims to raise awareness and encourage reporting of street harassment.Key Facts
- The Jog On campaign uses female police officers running in plain clothes in targeted areas.
- Uniformed officers are nearby to address and educate catcallers encountered during these runs.
- PC Abby Hayward, one of the runners, reported being honked at twice during a 5km run.
- A survey by Surrey County Council showed 94% of female respondents experienced harassment, but nearly half did not report it.
- In one instance, harassment occurred within 18 minutes during a run by officers.
- No arrests have been made, but drivers have been stopped and educated about harassment.
- Surrey Police aims to understand this issue better and encourages reporting through various channels.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to tackle violence against women and girls in public spaces.
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