Gang Graffiti
The purpose of gang graffiti, or "tagging," is to mark a gang's territory
or turf, declare their allegiance to the gang, advertise a gang's status or
power, and to challenge rivals. Gang graffiti is meant to create a sense of
intimidation and may increase the sense of fear within a neighborhood.
The City of Mesa Street Maintenance Unit offers to paint over
any type of graffiti on public property (and private property
with permission), which is a valuable service to citizens to
help eradicate graffiti in neighborhoods.
The graffiti hotline
is availble for those who would like to report graffiti in their
neighborhoods to be painted over.
You may also send photos of
graffiti in your neighborhood to the gang unit using this
online form. The gang unit uses the photographs for
data collection and intelligence purposes.
Mesa Police Department
Gang Unit
Hotline:
480-644-GANG
480-644-4264
Graffiti Hotline:
480-644-3083
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