Measure type: Target removal

Target removal is the reduction of risk by removing the perceived attracting aspects from an attractive object.

Description

This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets:

1. Use of graffiti dissuaders
   1. Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering
   2. Rock cement, slanted siding, or deeply grooved surfaces
   3. "Paint-outs" or use of contrasting colours in patterned surfaces
   4. Fast-growing wall vines or shrubbery, or construction of wall barriers
2. Removal of pay phones from high-loitering areas
3. Removal of corner bus seats, hidden from driver's view
4. Removal of outside plant bulbs
5. Windowless school or other buildings
6. Omission of ground-level windows
7. Concealed school door closers
8. Concealed pipework
9. Fittings moved out of reach (e.g., from wall to ceiling)
10. Signs/fixtures made flush with wall or ceiling
11. Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas
12. Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes