Police in England and Wales have been issued new guidance to intervene in stalking cases earlier, following concerns that current measures are inadequate. Stalking Prevention Orders (SPOs) were introduced in 2020 to ban stalkers from contacting or approaching victims, but figures show that police forces have not been issuing them effectively. The new guidance lowers the standard of proof required to issue an SPO, making it easier for police to intervene. This follows the release of the Netflix series “Baby Reindeer,” which has raised awareness of stalking and its devastating impact on victims.