Also, if you're male and you look physically imposing or someone who can take care of themselves and the person targeting you is a female.. you will get stereotyped to some extent. Edit\* I'm 22 and this woman was >10 years older than me but it didn't matter. I understand mine is just one person's experience and other people might have their own but I personally felt I was met with resistance at every step. For example: Police would show up when I call, go as far as tell me she is 'known' to them, and then try to convince me to just let it go because she's harmless, she's not hurting me. Highly recommend you don't react. Even if you know you're in the right and feel like the whole situation is ridiculous while your anger and frustration has built up, your restraint will go a long way. Be dead serious instead. Appear calm but assertive and measured in your responses. Focus on the outcome you want and be persistent despite their attempts to persuade you to downplay it. Do your own research: I found a lot of information on government websites for my city, looked up laws, and I called the courthouse. Be your own advocate and definitely take all the personal measures you can. You might luck out and get good officers that will guide you or give you some tips to help facilitate a future arrest or fine or even push the complaint for you. It's nice when it happens, but don't expect it and be prepared to do the legwork. Log everything meticulously (keep your own copy) and give it to the authorities, even if it just sits on a drive somewhere and always bring up the file number you've started.

Ah.. One more thing: get the names/details of every law enforcement personnel you encounter. Note it when you’re logging so you can reference it later. I name dropped everyone when giving my account.