By Natasha Danson (April 17, 2023, 11:50 AM EDT) -- The harassment of the staff of regulators of many professions has become a major issue in recent years. The genesis of such harassment varies but has included opposition to the regulator’s activities related to the pandemic, aggressive tactics to defend against regulatory investigations and enforcement (the best defence is a good offence), and possibly the mental health status of the harassing individuals. Tactics have included posting personal information (e.g., names and pictures of staff) online, posting hateful comments about staff online, and even making reports of illegal conduct by staff to the police (e.g., describing the regulatory removal of files for an investigation as theft or burglary)....