What to do if you see graffitti at or near Oakland Tech
Graffiti vandalism is an eyesore, is symptomatic of urban decay and gang activity. It generates a perception of neighborhood crime and it sends the message that the community is not concerned about the appearance of their neighborhood. We all constitute the Tech Community. It is up to us to maintain a clean and safe environment. We are investing a substantial amount on the school modernization program and this is a call for all of us to step up and solve the vandalism problem. Our principal has a zero tolerance policy for graffiti and we need to fully support her. Another very effective way for us to eliminate graffiti is to have it painted over immediately. The perpetrators will see the futility of their actions and eventually stop.
This is your guide on HOW TO PROCEED if you ever see graffiti at or around Tech:
1. For GRAFFITI ON SCHOOL PROPERTY (Interior or exterior surfaces)
*** Call 879-8400 ***
- Please be prepared to answer some questions you will be asked:
- Location of the graffiti? (Be precise so the crews can find it; i.e. Oakland Tech, exterior wall, North East corner or corner of 45th and Broadway)
- Gang related? (give your best guess)
- Color of paint? (usually black)
- Size of letters? (usually 12” or so)
- What is your affiliation with the school? (Administrator, teacher, parent, community member, student etc.)
- They may ask you to also notify the school, call 879-1922
OUSD will send a crew. Crews appear to give priority to sites with the most calls. For this reason is important that as many of us as possible call ASAP. Call every 3 days until resolved.
2. For GRAFFITI OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL BOUNDARY (SIDEWALK)
*** Call 615-5566 and ask for a ticket number ***
You will be asked if it is public or private property
PUBLIC PROPERTY (For example lampposts or trash cans in the area outside the school). Give location (i.e. Trash container at the corner of Broadway Av and 45th )
PRIVATE PROPERTY (The building across from school at 42nd and Broadway is a frequent target). They will need the exact street address (i.e. 4299 Broadway Av. For the above mentioned property). Follow up in 2 weeks if needed.
THANK YOU for making Oakland Tech and the surrounding community a "Graffiti-Free Zone"!