Reporting graffiti
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Reporting graffiti
The Emporia Police Department has established a graffiti hotline for residents to report locations of graffiti in Emporia as part of an ongoing effort with the community prevent graffiti and other acts of vandalism.
“We receive excellent cooperation from local businesses and residents in their reporting acts of vandalism to their properties,” Said Gary Smith, Emporia Police Department police chief. “The establishment of the hotline will allow individuals to report incidents of vandalism anonymously as well.”
Brendy Allison, community service officer, is in charge of the graffiti abatement program and will field calls that come into the hotline. Allison also will coordinate community groups, who will work to remove graffiti throughout Emporia.
“We hope to also develop a community education component using our gang intelligence officers and community education officers to provide educational programs of the consequences of vandalism and the real dollar impact it takes on out community,” Smith added.
The graffiti hotline number is 341-4356. Individuals who want to report the names of individuals responsible for graffiti and other property crimes are encouraged to call Lyon County Crimestoppers at 342-CARE (2273).