Difference between revisions of "Measure type: Target removal"
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets: |
This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets: |
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* Use of graffiti dissuaders |
* Use of graffiti dissuaders |
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** Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering |
** Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering |
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* Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas |
* Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas |
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* Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes |
* Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes |
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== Essential conditions == |
== Essential conditions == |
Revision as of 15:48, 25 March 2013
Target removal is the measure of reducing risk by either removing the perceived attractive aspects from an attractive object, or removing the object as a whole.
Contents
Description
This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets:
Examples
- Use of graffiti dissuaders
- Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering
- Rock cement, slanted siding, or deeply grooved surfaces
- "Paint-outs" or use of contrasting colours in patterned surfaces
- Fast-growing wall vines or shrubbery, or construction of wall barriers
- Removal of pay phones from high-loitering areas
- Removal of corner bus seats, hidden from driver's view
- Removal of outside plant bulbs
- Windowless school or other buildings
- Omission of ground-level windows
- Concealed school door closers
- Concealed pipework
- Fittings moved out of reach (e.g., from wall to ceiling)
- Signs/fixtures made flush with wall or ceiling
- Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas
- Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes
Essential conditions
Requirements to the urban environment
Effectiveness
Side effects
Footnotes and references