How can we stop graffiti vandalism?
There are a number of positive steps residents can take to reduce the occurrence of graffiti vandalism and facilitate the reclamation of their neighbourhoods and town centres. • RECOGNIZE graffiti is a crime! Don’t become immune to the presence of graffiti; recognize that it is not acceptable to allow graffiti to become part of the urban landscape. • REPORT graffiti on all public or private property to the City of Kelowna Graffiti Hotline 469-8600. Reporting graffiti is important for two reasons: 1. the appropriate steps can be taken for quick removal. 2. tracking of graffiti incidents is necessary in order to determine patterns of vandalism. If you witness an act of graffiti vandalism in progress, please contact 911 immediately. • REMOVE graffiti as quickly after it appears (within 78 hours). Graffiti vandals generally seek recognition and attention from their peers, by removing tags quickly and consistently, offenders are not able to receive the desired notoriety. Failure to remove g
