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Southern Nevada Southern Nevada Graffiti CoalitionGraffiti Coalition
M a y ~ J u n e , 2 0 1 1M a y ~ J u n e , 2 0 1 1
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GRAFFITI FREE NEVADA MONTH 2011: GRAFFITI FREE NEVADA MONTH 2011:
A GREAT SUCCESS!A GREAT SUCCESS! Another successful Graffiti Free Nevada Month has wrapped up. Numerous community
graffiti clean-up projects occurred and several stories on graffiti vandalism were profiled in
our local media. The goal of Graffiti Free Nevada Month is increased awareness in our
community about the problem of graffiti vandalism. This results in our citizens getting
involved in the fight against graffiti. With that in mind it is clear that Graffiti Free Nevada
Month 2011 was a huge success.
The highlight of this years Graffiti Free Nevada Month was the 4th annual DARE
Anti-Graffiti Art Contest. Again the Regional Transportation Commission and Vector Media
stepped up and provided the bus and graphics to make this years event the best yet. The
winner of the 2011 contest was Krista Kachnik and the runner-up was Fermin Perez. Their
art work is now displayed in full bus sized graphics on an RTC public bus.
We look forward to continuing this great annual event in the years to come. It is great way to
work with our communities youth with a focus on graffiti awareness and prevention.
Our sincere thanks goes to the Regional Transportation Commission
and Vector Media for their continued support of this great program!
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 2
The LVMPD Graffiti Abatement The LVMPD Graffiti Abatement
& Investigation Program& Investigation Program The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ‘s Detention Services Division and Graffiti
Investigations Section has continued to implement the LVMPD Graffiti Abatement & Investigation
Program.
This program continues to be a cost effective means of removing graffiti in our community and
aiding in the arrest and prosecution of graffiti vandals.
Graffiti vandalism is the most costly property crime in the greater Las Vegas area and a top
compliant of our citizens to the police and local elected officials. This program has been effective in
offsetting recent cuts in graffiti abatement by the city and county. It has also aided in numerous
investigations of local graffiti vandals and tag crews.
More than 10,000 hours
of community service
have been provided
by CCDC inmates
removing graffiti
vandalism in
Southern Nevada!
More than 2,200
locations defaced by
graffiti vandals in our
community have been
abated and restored
by this program
so far in 2011!
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 3
The LVMPD Graffiti
Abatement & Investigation
Program has been proven
to be a benefit to our citizens,
local law enforcement officers,
and even the inmates
involved. It is a cost
effective means of
fighting graffiti in
Southern Nevada!
Many of the inmates
who work on the graffiti
abatement crews are
convicted graffiti vandals
who are now serving their
jail sentences removing
graffiti in our community!
Prior to abatement, all the
graffiti vandalism noted by the
inmate crews is documented
and photographed. The
information is then
investigated by LVMPD
Graffiti Investigations Section
detectives. To date numerous
cases have been closed or
enhanced, including the recent
Red Rock Canyon case!
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 4
FaceBook® and Twitter are the largest and most widely used internet social networking tools in the world. The
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the City of Las Vegas, Clark County and many other
organizations involved in the enforcement and abatement of graffiti vandalism are on FaceBook® and Twitter.
These organizations use these them as an effective means for the distribution of information to the community.
As part of the growing effort to coordinate anti-graffiti activities the Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition now
maintains a FaceBook® page which is linked to Twitter. The latest news and information related to local anti-
graffiti events and programs will be posted so you can have the latest information related to the SNGC and our
communities commitment to fighting graffiti vandalism.
Check out the Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition on FaceBook® and Twitter!
County Code Enforcement
Chief Joe Boteilho Retires
After more than 30 years of dedicated
and honorable service to the citizens of
Clark County, Code Enforcement Chief
Joe Boteilho has retired. Joe has been
a key player in our combined efforts in
fighting graffiti in Southern Nevada.
He has aided in our efforts in passing
new anti-graffiti legislation and is
responsible for many successful
programs that have enhanced our
anti-graffiti efforts. His service and
leadership will be missed.
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Congratulations Joe,
Enjoy your retirement!
Graffiti Incidents Continue
at Red Rock Canyon
After the recent high profile graffiti case at Red
Rock Canyon National Conservation Area we would
like to think graffiti vandals would get the message
that Red Rock Canyon is off limits to graffiti
vandalism.
Unfortunately some additional complaints of
graffiti there have been received. These cases are
documented and investigated with the offenders
facing federal charges for damaging protected
federal lands.
If you observe graffiti vandals in the act or wish to
report graffiti vandalism at Red Rock Canyon
contact the park dispatcher at 293-8998.
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 5
GRAFFITI GUIDE
To Report a Graffiti Vandal in Progress:
Call 911. Do not approach the vandal.
Be a good witness for responding officers.
Assist the officers with information if/when requested once the vandal is in custody.
To Request Graffiti Removal on Public Property:
Call the Southern Nevada Graffiti Hotline at 455-4509.
For Graffiti Removal on Non-Public Property:
For graffiti on utility boxes you can contact the company which owns the box.
For your safety do not attempt to remove graffiti from these boxes yourself.
Graffiti removal on private property is the responsibility of the property owner.
If an arrest is made the owner may receive full restitution as ordered by the court.
If the graffiti is on property managed by a home owner's association the HOA is respon-
sible for removal of the graffiti. The HOA must also make the police report.
To Receive Free Graffiti Removal Supplies for your Neighborhood:
Contact the county or city where you reside. Often these supplies can be provided if you
and your neighbors are able and willing to remove graffiti in your neighborhood.
To Have a Police Report made:
Stop by your nearest police station.
You must own the property to complete a police report.
When a report is made a detective will be assigned the case for investigation.
To Report a Known Graffiti Vandal:
Contact your local police department.
To remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.
(You may be eligible for a cash award if an arrest is
made and the damage exceeds $5,000.00)
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 6
DARE AntiDARE Anti--Graffiti Art Contest Graffiti Art Contest
Recognized by the City of Las VegasRecognized by the City of Las Vegas
For the fourth consecutive year the DARE Anti-Graffiti Art Contest was successfully held at the
Regional Transportation Commission. This program highlights our communities commitment to
fighting graffiti vandalism through education and public awareness.
The winning artists along with those who implement and supported the program were invited to
appear before Mayor Oscar Goodman and the Las Vegas City Council on April 6th to be recognized
for the continued success of this program.
The Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition sincerely thanks the Regional Transportation
Commission, Vector Media, the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, the Clark County
School District and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their
ongoing commitment to fighting graffiti in Southern Nevada!
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 7
Senate Bill 257: Nevada’s Graffiti Senate Bill 257: Nevada’s Graffiti
Law may be getting TougherLaw may be getting Tougher
Nevada Senator Valerie Wiener has sponsored Nevada Senate Bill 257. This bill increases penalties to
Nevada’s already effective graffiti law, NRS 206.330. This comes on the heels of one of our states most
offensive and costly graffiti cases which occurred recently at Red Rock Canyon west of Las Vegas.
Senate Bill 257 will make graffiti vandalism to any Nevada historical site a Class C Felony crime. In addition
the bill will mandate jail time to convicted graffiti vandals who are given probation, allow for increased civil
penalties against the vandal, and will mandate that juvenile offender’s parents take a more active part in the
juvenile’s corrective measures.
Senate Bill 257 increases the penalties that can be assessed against convicted graffiti vandals and
we support that! Senator Wiener’s leadership on this issue is greatly appreciated. For more
information about Senate Bill 257 and our states current legislative session please visit their
website at: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/.
Metro and the Community Partner in Northeast Las Vegas
Crime Prevention and Community Oriented Policing personnel from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department’s Northeast Area Command joined forces with area citizens on a graffiti removal project in
northeast Las Vegas recently. This area has been hit hard by graffiti vandals and this project sent a strong
message to the vandals responsible that the neighborhood is being reclaimed by the citizens. It is projects like
this that are most effective in fighting neighborhood graffiti. Graffiti removal will always be the cornerstone of
effective graffiti management and when citizens partner with their police department it effectively sets a
precedence that our neighborhoods belong to us and we will fight to protect them.
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 8
Commissioner Susan Brager and Community Commissioner Susan Brager and Community
Youth Remove Graffiti Along 95Youth Remove Graffiti Along 95 As part of Graffiti Free Nevada Month a youth group teamed up with Clark County Commissioner Susan
Brager to remove graffiti on US 95 between Wyoming Ave. and Charleston Blvd. This area is a common
meeting place for area graffiti vandals and the group worked throughout the morning to remove all of the
unsightly graffiti that covered the walls in the area.
Commissioner Brager and other local leaders have been on the forefront of Southern Nevada’s commitment to
fighting graffiti vandalism. Numerous other clean-ups occurred and has resulted in the removal of graffiti
vandalism that has been a blight to the area for months. Our Thanks and
Appreciation
goes to all of the
Clark County
Commissioners
for their
continued
Support and
Dedication to
Fighting Graffiti
in Southern
Nevada
Photos courtesy of The Las Vegas Sun
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 9
For more information about the
Friends of Red Rock Canyon go to:
www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org/
Grant Sawyer Middle School Students Raise Grant Sawyer Middle School Students Raise
Money to Help with Red Rock Canyon Repair Money to Help with Red Rock Canyon Repair
The recent graffiti vandalism to the Native American pictographs and petro glyphs at Red Rock Canyon
have resulted in the community uniting to help repair the damage and prevent graffiti vandalism. As
part of this effort the students of Grant Sawyer Middle School with their faculty advisor Lynn Zepeda
organized a fund raiser to help raise money for repairs. The money was then presented to the Friends of
Red Rock Canyon.
Mark Beauchamp, president of the Friends of Red Rock Canyon stated that the student’s hard work
and commitment will help the organization’s work in protecting Red Rock Canyon for future
generations.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation goes to the students and faculty at Grant Sawyer for serving as an
example of our communities commitment to fighting graffiti vandalism.
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, May ~ June 2011 Page 10
Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition
Det. Scott Black (LVMPD), Director
GRAFFITI VANDALISM FACTGRAFFITI VANDALISM FACT
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Management of Graffiti Vandalism Reduces CrimeManagement of Graffiti Vandalism Reduces Crime
Controlling graffiti vandalism is an effective way to reduce the overall impact of crime on a
community. Studies clearly reveal that effective management of crimes such as graffiti
vandalism result in reduced overall crime in a community.
In the 1980’s New York City implemented “The Broken Windows Theory” and in the 1990’s
intensified it’s implementation. This was done in an effort to reduce serious and violent
crime and make NYC a safer community to live in and visit. The focus was on increased
enforcement on a group of crimes which included illegal graffiti vandalism. This is because
it was believed that a graffiti-riddled community was conducive to criminal activity while a
graffiti-free community promoted community pride and less tolerance for criminal activity.
The result was a dramatic and lasting decrease in the overall crime profile of NYC.
The Broken Windows Theory
was introduced in 1982 by
George L. Kelling and first
implemented by the
New York City Transit Authority
in 1985 with a focus on
graffiti vandalism.
“It worked because we not only got a
big reduction in that (street level
crime including graffiti), and an
improvement in the quality of life,
but massive reductions in homicide,
and New York City turned from the
crime capitol of America to the safest
large city in the country.”
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani