What Strategies Can Law Enforcement Employ to Reduce Tagging-Graffiti by the Year 2004?

• NCJ Number: 151693
• Author(s): G Hicken
• Date Published: 1994
• Length: 115 pages
• Corporate Author: California Cmssn on Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; POST Media Distribution Ctr
• Publication Type: Thesis/Dissertation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

In examining future strategies that California law enforcement officers can employ to reduce the level of graffiti, this study concludes that graffiti prevention education in kindergarten through 8th grade is the best strategy.

Abstract

Study findings also call for tougher concurrent law enforcement policies, a "zero tolerance" position with all graffiti crimes prosecuted, volunteer citizen watch patrols, supporting legislation to control the availability of graffiti tools, and the development of intelligence networks. A model strategic plan details the implementation of the recommended educational strategy. Additional research into alternative ways for young people to gain attention is recommended. Supplemental information and data on the study findings are contained in appendixes. References, endnotes, tables, and figures