Thank you for reporting Graffiti.
As these buildings are in a state of limbo between ownership,
the City facilities department will only remove graffiti of an offensive or graphic nature.

This is directed to the Crime Prevention Representative; you mentioned in your response that this is not of an offensive or graphic nature. I ask you, is it not offensive to have any kind of graffiti? Living in this neighbourhood and having to deal with all of the situations that have arisen for more than a year, due to the closure of these homes, is more than we should have to live with. We were told that because this exact building is being used for Police training now, we would see a drop in undesirable activity in this area, as you can see this has not worked as a deterrent. We are only asking for what anyone else in a neighbourhood would ask, I am assuming this would include you.

Thank you for your comments.
As a Crime Prevention member I do actually understand your questions regarding the activity that continues within this neighbourhood. The "Broken Window" theory is that when a property is not taken care of that other criminal activity may ensue. I know that what you are saying is correct.

I do actually live in this neighbourhood as well.

I'm certainly not saying that this Graffti is not offensive or graphic, as all Graffiti is.

Having stated the challenges our neighbourhood has been facing since the closure of the buildings, I do sympathize; as i know there have been more than Graffiti and each one compounds onto another.
Iam trying to convey that the department that removes Graffit from these and other city owned buildings/parks and play equipment does not have the staffing capabilities to remove unless the Graffiti is curse words, racist or pictures of an offensive nature.
Facilities staff are trying to keep up with the removal of worse Graffit in other areas as well as keeping the regular duties completed.

Please feel free to contact me at crimeprevention@cityofgp.com Topic- Graffiti