| While in the process of installing a fence Plano TX, | | | | police departments will be willing to work with the |
| Parks and Recreation discovered something very sad. | | | | community, particularly if they have the opportunity |
| It seems that the specific park being worked on had | | | | to decrease the opportunity for law breaking. The |
| become a favorite target among a group a vandals. | | | | presence of a uniformed officer is sometimes enough |
| In Plano fences can be used to create a type of | | | | to deter a group of vandals from even meeting at a |
| deterrent to thwart the activity of vandals, yet a | | | | specific location.o Work with your local Parks and |
| simple enclosure cannot wipe away the entire | | | | Recreation department to create an environment |
| problem. In the area of Richardson fence building | | | | which is not conducive to vandalism. For instance, can |
| around parks would be likely to decrease vandalism | | | | bathrooms be locked when the park is not open? |
| but by itself would not provide a significant reduction | | | | Can existing graffiti, etc. be removed and fresh paint |
| in the activity. Perhaps your community is currently | | | | be applied? Parks that are clean and well cared for |
| seeing a marked increase in park related vandalism. | | | | are most likely to be visited by families rather than |
| Perhaps you are a community leader, an active | | | | vandals.o Work with your community to enact |
| volunteer, or just a concerned citizen who is | | | | programs for teens who may need a creative outlet |
| interested in keeping your parks clean, safe, and | | | | during their free time. Sometimes boredom or |
| useful. Here are just a few things that many | | | | inactivity plays a part in a vandals choice to deface |
| communities around the country are doing in an | | | | property. Providing a productive and creative activity |
| effort to keep vandalism in check.o Create a | | | | center where people can come and learn is a valuable |
| neighborhood watch group that will specifically | | | | community tool. It is also a great way to build unity |
| monitor activities at local parks. This group would | | | | and excitement within your community. |
| utilize volunteers to monitor park activities at all | | | | No community wants to deal with vandalism but |
| hours, whether the park will be open or closed.o | | | | staying on top of the problem before it over takes |
| Work in conjunction with city leaders to prioritize the | | | | neighborhood parks and facilities is highly advisable. By |
| updating of park lighting. Keeping your parks well lit | | | | taking the initiative to address vandalism problems, |
| during dusk and late night hours is a must. If | | | | communities can create safe and clean parks for |
| neighbors are concerned about bright lighting being an | | | | adults and kids alike. Following the preceding five |
| intrusion into their nearby homes, investigate motion | | | | suggestions will hopefully put your community on the |
| sensor lighting or lighting which can be monitored | | | | right track to eradicate the problem of vandalism and |
| through the use of timers.o Petition your local police | | | | create the best atmosphere for all members of the |
| department to consider adding an additional park | | | | community at large. When community members |
| drive by during the hours when the park is dark. Most | | | | work together, good things are sure to happen. |