West Mercia Police, which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, said misogynistic language and predatory behavior will not be tolerated.
He added that a survey conducted by Runner’s World magazine found that nationally, 60% of female runners had experienced some form of harassment, especially from men in cars, and such incidents were significantly under-reported.
In a video posted on Thursday, the Police and Crime Commissioner highlighted comments posted under the video.external It was released Wednesday, detailing how officers used the scheme.
“While some may view them as ‘just words’, such attitudes contribute to a culture where harassment is normalized and women’s experiences are minimized,” PCC wrote on Facebook.
“What starts with catcalls, catcalls or unwanted comments is often considered harmless, but the situation can escalate, leaving women and girls feeling intimidated, unsafe and unable to use public spaces without fear.”
John Campion added that the women in the original video had read comments left by members of the public.
“That’s why initiatives like Jog On matter,” he said.