You can help reduce graffiti in your community by following the proven "3 R Method": record, remove and report graffiti vandalism.
1. Record It!
Record the date, time and location of the graffiti. Take a picture.
The Halifax Regional Police are compiling a comprehensive data base to track graffiti in order to:
- more accurately assess the impact and prevalence of graffiti
- to serve as photographic evidence in support of the prosecution of graffiti vandals
- to further develop appropriate responses and programs
2. Remove It!
Prompt and persistent removal is the most effective way to prevent graffiti.
While this may be difficult,
studies show that removal within 24 to 48 hours results in a nearly zero rate of reoccurrence.
3. Report It!
Graffiti in Progress |
Call 911 immediately; graffiti vandalism is a crime.
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Graffiti on HRM-Owned Property |
Call 490-4000 or report online through Access HRM and our clean-up crew will be dispatched within 3 days and within 24 hours for racist, obscene or offensive graffiti.
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Graffiti on My Property |
Call the Police at 490-5016 to file a Property Damage Report. |
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