Why is it important to stop vandalism?
If you think vandalism isn't your problem, think again. Here are a few reasons why vandalism hurts everyone.

• Vandalism destroys what your tax dollars have created. Each year vandals destroy thousands of dollars' worth of park facilities and equipment funded by tax dollars. A few minutes of destructive "fun" can add up to huge losses for our City.
• Vandalism takes dollars away from other projects, recreational programs, and facilities. It costs money to repair or replace whatever a vandal's actions have destroyed. For example, the cost of removing writing from a cement or brick wall can easily reach $1000 for sandblasting costs. Recent vandalism to the portable toilets and fencing at our FMC Park will cost over $2500 to repair and replace.
• Vandalism is not cool. Damaging public property through vandalism is both cowardly and uncool. Individuals who tag or use spray paint for artistic expression on public property are breaking the law and are no "cooler" than the person who breaks a window or basketball hoop on purpose.

• Always call 9-1-1 to report any crime in progress, including vandalism.
• If you have information about a crime that has occurred, but that does not require an immediate police response, please call 872-0555.
• The Police Department offers reward money for those who provide information regarding a crime which results in an arrest or criminal charges.