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Report Graffiti - its illegal
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tagging is illegal		   Report Graffiti - its illegal
from LAPD

EDITOR'S NOTE: Nearly every community in Los Angeles struggles with dealing with the blight of graffiti, some more than others. Tagging is illegal, and the City has various programs designed to deal with preventing and eradicating graffiti. But it mostly falls to the residents to report tagging. Here are LAPD's most recent recommendations for what to do (check with your local police departments in other locales for the programs they may have to eliminate this problem).

May 27, 2010

Everyday our city is plagued with graffiti from taggers. It becomes unsightly and drives potential business away from the community. Get involved, help clean up your community.

NEVER CONFRONT A TAGGER.

BE A GOOD WTNESS AND REPORT THEM
USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
 
For graffiti and / or vandalism in progress call 911

Phone the City of Los Angeles 311 phone line for graffiti removal (you can remain anonymous)

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 you can also text 274637 to the Crime Stoppers via cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters LAPD.

Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on the “web tips” and follow the prompts.

For further information you can email the City Wide Graffiti Task Force: 23189@LAPD.LACITY.org

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