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Austin lags on important third component of graffiti policy

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A couple of weeks ago Austin PD launched its largest graffiti crackdown in recent memory, arresting 18 people, all adults, on felony and misdemeanor charges ("APD graffiti investigation sees 18 arrests," May 15), reported Channel 8 News:A 10-month investigation led to the arrest of 18 people on graffiti-related charges. An Austin Police Department detective carried out the investigation in an effort to charge those responsible, and cut down on property damage. It helped identify 130 suspects and at least two dozen graffiti gangs. Police have worked together with citizens, neighborhood associations and business groups to identify new graffiti and identify taggers. "In the past there was not a good way to identify them; and with the help of the neighborhoods and the people getting involved, it really enabled it,? Det...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on May 22, 2008 (boomark / email).

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