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921 <br />E. Reducing Vandalism <br />Vandalism frequently occurs in poorly lit facilities during periods of low use. While it can <br />never be eliminated entirely there can be some steps taken to attempt reduction in <br />incidents of destruction of public property. Here are some suggestions: <br />■ Build out of vandal resistant materials. Believe it or not wood is less frequently <br />vandalized than say concrete walls or concrete masonry. And, even when attacked, <br />wood siding is easier to replace and repaint than damaged block. Brick is less of <br />a target generally than block walls and natural stone or brick colors are usually less <br />susceptible than a painted block or brick wall. Metal walls are not generally <br />recommended. <br />■ Build vandal -prone structures in high traffic areas of busy parks. Restrooms in <br />corners of small neighborhood parks will definitely be targets. A restroom on the <br />Loop or on another major artery will have fewer attacks. <br />■ Use lexan or other bullet resistant fixtures with tamper proof screws. Use lamp <br />guards made of metal over exposed lamps in restrooms. <br />■ Do not install mirrors, ceramic or plastic fixtures; do not expose conduits; do not <br />use trusses or rafters but rather solid steel or concrete roof supports not affording <br />a hand -hold. Conceal plumbing, use push button flush valves and automatic closing <br />faucets. Install flow regulators on water lines that shut the supply off automatically <br />if excessive flow persists. <br />■ Repair vandalism immediately. Painted graffiti attracts more graffiti. Damaged <br />playground equipment is likely to become more damaged. Sometimes graffiti is <br />used to delineate gang territory boundaries. Remove these signs immediately. <br />■ Inform the public of acts of vandalism and just how much of their money it took to <br />cleanup one individual attack. Offer standing rewards for turning in offenders. <br />