your premises with low-cost, energy-saving lamps, you can minimize, if not totally prevent, graffiti vandalism. With the prospect of being clearly identified whenever they are out to paint on your wall, vandals will think twice to pursue their end. Well-lighted premises have greater visibility to the police patrolling the area and to people passing by or living nearby.

4. Fence your premises whenever possible.

If graffiti spoils your non-gated building, you can consider the idea of putting up a fence to secure your location and bar free access. Just make sure you are compliant with applicable codes. Vandals will not generally go over the fence just to complete graffiti on an inside building wall. It is a crime that precedes another crime, a situation vandals would not wish to be into.

5. Plant thick ornamentals around walls.

One cost-effective way that makes it doubly difficult for graffiti vandals to degrade your property is to surround your wall with thick ornamental plants. These plants serve as a hurdle against vandals who usually race against time for fear of being caught in the act. Also, plants make your premises more environment-friendly, with enhanced verdant beauty.

6. Lobby for sustained government action against graffiti vandalism.

Graffiti vandalism has reached global proportion. In fact, many governments have declared total war against the social malaise. One proven winning strategy is to superimpose all vandalized walls with cause-oriented, more creative, and highly thematic designs that reinforce the values of education, family solidarity, environment, waste management, and good citizenship. Every time vandals repeat their plot, in less than 24 hours, the same walls are again superimposed with value-based, non-distracting graffiti. As a business owner, be proactive by leading a concerted lobbying effort with your local government to completely stop graffiti. Who knows? Your building could be the next target.

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