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West Mercia Police Distributes Panic Alarms to Female Runners
10/30/2025
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- West Mercia Police is distributing wrist-based panic alarms to female runners at the Hereford Park Run.
- Sue Coleman, chief executive of West Mercia Women's Aid, cites a 2024 survey showing 72% of women alter winter behavior.
- Coleman urges men to challenge male violence to drive societal change.
- John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, says the initiative is a step forward, highlighting ongoing safety issues.
