I believe it's important to make a distinction between "graffiti" and "gang
graffiti". One is an eyesore (unless the artist is very talented) and one
is the precursor of violence.
It has been my experience (and I know it's not all encompassing), that in
residential areas, there's three types of "taggers".
The most prevalent (and dangerous) appears to be gang tagging.
The next most prevelant appears to be when someone has an "axe to grind"
with the owner.
Lastly, are the innocuous "taggers" that have developed a personal passion
for creating graffiti.
The gang tagging is very easy to recognize if you put a little effort into
studying graffiti.
dennis plante
lind-bohanon
From: "Greeley, Donald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Mpls] Graffiti again
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:14:24 -0500
Mr.Wilde said:
" I am aware of this welcome change in the law.
However, painting over graffiti is just a white-wash,
and doesn't address the real gang problem that the
graffiti is only a visible symptom of."
I have to strongly disagree with Mr. Wilde's statement. Painting over
gang graffiti is not a "white-wash". Gangsters are attempting to mark
their territory with gang graffiti. We know from a lot of experience
that when gangsters start marking turf, and writing over each others
gang markers, they are trying to provoke the rival gang. Violence
frequently follows. Painting over gang tags as quickly as possible is
one way to help reduce the provocation, and the likelihood of gang
violence. Gang graffiti is much more than just a symptom of the gang
problem.
Don Greeley
Crime Prevention Specialist
3rd Prec. CCP/SAFE
Minneapolis Police Dept.
3000 Minnehaha Ave
Mpls. MN. 55406
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(612) 673-3482
(612) 673-3563
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