Vandalism can be a hard crime to overcome, especially because it can crop up again and again. You have to take proactive measures in order to make it less likely to occur in the future. Here are some of the steps that you can employ in order to vanquish the vandals.
Add Barriers
Adding a fence around some of the less visible areas of your business can limit the amount of vandalism that you experience. Making it more difficult for someone to have access to your business after hours may reduce the amount of damage that can be inflicted. You may also want to consider installing a barrier on the front of your building that can be closed at the end of the night.
Install Security Measures
Additional lights and cameras may make you less of a tempting target. This could include motion-sensing exterior lighting so that a vandal feels as if they’re on display. A security camera could catch them in the act, better enabling police to locate them and prevent a reoccurrence.
Use Specialized Paint
There are special kinds of anti-graffiti paint, made with fluorinated resins, which you can use on the outside of your building. When you coat your building’s exterior with anti-graffiti paint, it makes it much easier to erase a vandal’s marks. Rather than requiring abrasive cleaning or repainting, the graffiti can be removed with a pressure washer or even a towel and water. Cleanup becomes much easier when you use this type of paint.
Take Proactive Steps
Being proactive may help to eliminate the amount of cleanup that’s involved after your business has been vandalized. For example, installing unbreakable glass will limit the amount of mess that’s generated if someone tries to break your windows. It may even prevent them from gaining entry into your business. A little bit of a deterrent could prevent them from causing further damage.
Get Into Gear
Taking immediate action following an incident of vandalism is crucial. Cleaning and/or repairing the vandalism right away, and reporting the incident to your local police department, will help prevent future illegal acts at your property. The perpetrators will realize that their vandalism won’t last on your property, and they will also have the police on their trail. Vandalism is just like any other crime in which you may feel violated by the act. Taking charge of the situation can shift how you view the situation and help you to overcome it.
Vandalism can occur anywhere and anytime. Taking steps to mitigate the situation will help you to vanquish those that committed this crime. Use these tips so that you can protect your business from future incidents and let the vandals know that you won’t be kept down by them.
