Don’t let graffiti hurt your business If you own a commercial building, it’s vital to take action against graffiti. This crime promotes other unlawful behavior and discourages customers from visiting your business. Americans spend over $8 billion on graffiti removal each year, according to San Antonio’s code enforcement office. Any company can take a variety of steps to tackle this growing problem. - Report and eliminate graffiti as quickly as possible. Austin, Texas requires businesses to banish it within a month, but faster removal is a more effective deterrent. When you see someone committing an act of vandalism, don’t hesitate to call the police.
- Put surveillance cameras near walls, windows, parking areas, signs and other potential targets. This will discourage criminal activity and help police identify offenders. Try to make the cameras visible without placing them within reach.
- Some people try to avoid detection by defacing buildings [...]
