00:00In Bristol, just 8% of people believe wolf whistling should be a criminal offence, 38% support making it illegal to keep talking after being told to stop, and 61% back prosecuting anyone who blocks someone's path.
00:15Avon and Somerset Police have increased plainclothes patrols around Harborside and Clifton Down, where runners and walkers say they often face unwanted comments.
00:23Local charities have been calling for better street lighting, and CCTV in Redland and Stokescroft to make routes safer after dark.
00:31A recent pilot scheme elsewhere showed how quickly officers posing as joggers encountered harassment, sparking discussion about whether similar operations could work here.
00:41Campaigners say education programs and bystander training could help change behaviour, while others believe stronger laws would send a clear message.
00:50The council has launched a reporting app so residents can flag problem areas.
00:55Ministers are now considering whether new offences would improve safety on Bristol streets.
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