It is someone I know.
koh-NOS-koh — the 'sc' before 'o' makes a hard 'sk' sound.
Use when the suspect or aggressor is known to you — a neighbour, ex-partner, or acquaintance. This changes the nature of the police investigation and may trigger domestic violence protocols.
When a crime involves someone known to the victim, Italian police may apply procedures related to stalking, domestic violence (violenza domestica), or harassment (molestia).
È il mio ex partner.
It is my ex-partner.
Triggers domestic violence (violenza domestica) protocols immediately.
È il mio vicino di casa.
It is my neighbour.
Enables police to locate the person without a full search.
Mi sta perseguitando da settimane.
He/she has been following me for weeks.
Describes stalking behaviour — activates anti-stalking measures.
Italy introduced specific anti-stalking (atti persecutori) legislation in 2009. Victims can request a 'diffida' (formal warning) administered by police, and courts can issue a 'divieto di avvicinamento' (restraining order).