Stalking and Harassment
Katella Investigations provides a wide array of services beneficial to someone dealing with stalking or harassment. Our Private Investigators are able to help defend against and assist in the prosecution of stalkers. We can assess threats, review all current facts, and help you build a case.
You deserve to feel safe.
What is Harassment?
Harassment laws vary by State. The crime of harassment occurs when one person acts in a way intended to annoy, provoke, threaten, or otherwise cause another person emotional distress. Harassment can be verbal or non-verbal, it can take place at a workplace, home, or even online.
Evidence Gathering
Because of the nature of stalking and harassment, it can often be difficult to uncover enough proof for law enforcement action. Katella Investigations helps build cases through evidence collection.
What Should You Do?
Gather Evidence
The first step to take is to collect evidence of harassment or stalking events. It is essential to gather as much evidence as possible to document the behavior of the stalker. Examples of evidence include: phone calls, text messages, pictures of the person following you, mail, statements from witnesses, and so on.
Involve Others
If you have a stalker, make sure your friends, family, and coworkers are aware of the situation. Your support network can help provide critical support, while gathering evidence and keeping an eye out for the person harassing you. It can be beneficial to share your schedule and provide updates on your location frequently, as well as establishing “code words” to signify when you are in danger.
Legal Help
Contact local law enforcement and ask to file a report. Be prepared to share the evidence you’ve gathered. The more you can show them, the more likely you are to get help.
When Contacting the Police Isn’t Enough
If you were told police could not help you because your stalker had not violated any law, you are not alone. Due to the complex nature of stalking and harassment laws, this is an unfortunately common situation. Our investigators know how to liaison with law enforcement to help you get the results you need to feel safe again.
Our primary objective is to secure evidence to present to law enforcement to prosecute the stalker to the fullest extent of the law. When necessary, we may consult a wide network of highly qualified forensic professionals to analyze stalking behavior.
Contact us.
info@katellainvestigations.com
(770)733-6497