What can you do if you spot some new graffiti/tagging in the neighborhood? Thanks to the Ravenna Neighborhood blog (http://www.ravennablog.com), here is some information, which I copy verbatim from Rebecca’s post:
If the graffiti is on public property, you can call the Graffiti Report Line at (206) 684-7587. Additionally, Seattle Public Utilities has an online Report Graffiti Form which includes sizeable text boxes in which to describe the vandalism, location, and any other comments you may have. I would also recommend taking a picture of the graffiti and saying you have such on the form or within your phone call.
If you have graffiti on your own private property, call the Seattle Police Department at (206) 625-5011 to file a police report.
If you see graffiti in progress, however, DO call 911. Graffiti vandals must be caught in the act to be prosecuted, says the SPD.
More information on Seattle Public Utilities Graffiti Prevention and Removal can be found here.
each & every time I drive by our new park next to Target / Best Buy, I see the beautiful new basketball hoop and gleaming white backboard …..it will be a very sad (and pathetic) day for our neighborhood and our new park if / when that new white backboard is defaced with some ridiculously stupid graffiti ……I am remain optimistic & positive said backboard will remain un-graffiti’d ….time will tell & hope is powerful ….
I have been working with graffiti in Lake City for over two years have taken pictures called the SPD and 911.we get the people to sign a release and paint it out.0n 12–29-10 Lake city was hit 20 times I called 911 and have not seen or heard from any one as of today. 1-24-11.I hope you have better luck than I have. I have been painting murals .
Thanks for the repost, Pinehurst neighbors! Fighting graffiti can be a Sisyphean task, but I think it’s important to keep repainting and reporting.