It is estimated that nationwide, cities and towns spend nearly $12 billion each year in the battle against graffiti. These costs are typically associated with equipment, labor, and paint supplies. Favorite targets are freeway sound walls and overpasses, park facilities, water storage tanks, billboards, and buildings with a wide expanse of walls. As you can see from the before and after picture above, FlashCAM helps many cities keep their problem areas clean!

OUR SOLUTION
Install FlashCAM systems at trouble spots to stop/deter graffiti. FlashCAMs have a proven track record of success as a cost-effective tool in the battle against graffiti. FlashCAM benefits: wireless system is solar-powered, portable, works unattended 24/7; the bright flash and voice warning typically deters the taggers before any damage is done, thus saving the cost of cleanup.

 A popular voice message used is:

 “Stop! It is illegal to spray graffiti. We have just taken your photograph and will use this photograph to prosecute you. Leave the area now!”

This message puts the taggers on notice that graffiti will not be tolerated in your city.

Develop a proactive anti-graffiti program using multiple FlashCAM deterrent systems to stop/deter graffiti to save money on manpower, re-painting and cleanup costs. Pass tougher anti-graffiti laws; adopt a “no graffiti will be tolerated” mindset. You have the ability to choose how many seconds will pass before the picture is taken so it's up to you whether you want to stop the taggers before they start or wait and catch them in the act for future prosecution.

Taggers in a Los Angeles alley. FlashCAM was set to 60 seconds delay so the taggers had time to start painting.

Install FlashCAM systems at trouble spots. Set up the system to take 2-3 photos per event. The high-resolution photos can be used to identify taggers and pursue prosecution. Once graffiti has stopped at each location, utilize the Quick Move Adapters and move the system to the next trouble spot. Keep rotating the FlashCAM units to get the most value for your investment. Use FlashCAM dummy units as placeholders to create the impression that the area continues to be under surveillance. You won't be alone in this process because our representatives will evaluate your trouble areas and help you with tactics to get better results from your purchase.

Document your graffiti program. Track when and where the FlashCAMs are installed. Take before and after photographs of the site. Note how long a system is placed at a location before it is moved. Track the amount of money spent on painting over graffiti before and after FlashCAM systems are used in your deterrent program. This ongoing record will serve you well at city council meetings and when setting budgets.