Graffiti

There are two types of graffiti - gang symbols and tags.  Most graffiti in Volker tends to be tags, the work of young taggers who are not violent yet still a nusiance.

Reporting Graffiti
KCPD encourages residents to photograph graffiti and send it to James.Schriever@kcpd.org, so that police can analyze it and use it catch chronic taggers.

Removing Graffiti
City ordinance requires the property owners to remove graffiti within 48 hours or face a codes violation up to $200.  Un-removed graffiti can be reported to codes enforcement by contacting the Action Center at 3-1-1, 816-513-1313 or www.kcmo.org/action.

Many hardware stores sell graffiti wipes that look like baby wipes and can be used to remove graffiti. Sprays and other products are also available and readily found by doing an Internet search for graffiti removal.

Preventing graffiti
Graffiti-resistant paints and sealants are now available to prevent spray paint from sticking to surfaces. These products can be a good investment for property that is repeatedly tagged.