Page 2 - Vandalism Reports & Vandalism Solutions
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December 26, 2023
The Bend Park and Recreation District has seen an 84% surge in restroom incidents in 2023, involving drug use and vandalism, totaling 35 reports. Such issues can result in costly repairs and closures. To tackle this, the district hired private security guards through a $430,000, two-year contract with Trident Security. Past incident reports noted interactions with homeless individuals, leading to measures like taping restroom doors and imposing 30-day park bans for extended restroom use.
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December 14, 2023
The Anchorage School District is facing a costly wave of vandalism prompted by TikTok videos encouraging students to damage school bathrooms and share the acts online, known as "devious licks." This nationwide trend recently hit Anchorage, resulting in over 80 incidents and tens of thousands of dollars in damages. School administrators are dismayed, as even previously well-behaved students are participating for a moment of TikTok fame. Some schools are limiting restroom access and requiring teacher permission during class times. The district has issued suspensions, involved the police, and may hold parents responsible for damage. They are urging parents to address this behavior with their children and encouraging students to report incidents anonymously.
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December 09, 2023
After enduring years of extensive and inappropriate vandalism, the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Commission has unanimously recommended the demolition of the Chippewassee Park pavilion, including the removal of picnic tables and the concrete slab. The decision follows a surge in vandalism incidents, with issues escalating this year. Vandalism ranged from graffiti to broken glass, bodily fluids, structural damage, and harm to nearby play structure slides. Despite efforts to curb vandalism, monitoring the pavilion, located in a relatively secluded area of Chippewassee Park, proved challenging. The recommendation now awaits City Council approval. The city intends to install more cameras at Chippewassee Park and explore alternatives for public gatherings currently hosted at the pavilion.
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December 07, 2023
The Humboldt Avenue Skate Park in Chico, California, has reopened following a three-day closure aimed at removing offensive and threatening graffiti. According to Scott Schumann, the Parks and Facilities Director for the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD), this closure was prompted by the presence of inappropriate messages. Notably, this marks the fifth time this year that CARD has temporarily shut down the park for graffiti removal. While graffiti is permitted in designated areas such as bathroom facilities and the art wall, the park is only closed for repainting when graffiti appears on skating surfaces or contains offensive or violent content.
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December 05, 2023
Brownsville police are seeking the public's help in identifying individuals responsible for vandalizing city property. The incidents occurred late at night on November 25th and 26th at Central Avenue Park and Morningside Park. At Central Avenue Park, the suspects removed tiles from the basketball court and left tire skid marks. Meanwhile, at Morningside Park, the vandals targeted the restrooms, removing stall doors, toilet paper dispensers, and hand soap dispensers, and also damaged ceiling lights.
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November 30, 2023
Cawthra Park Secondary School in Mississauga has taken the step of locking most of its washrooms during class hours due to ongoing vandalism issues. This decision, implemented just over a week ago, has left students with limited access to restroom facilities during the school day. Signs were posted on washroom doors around November 16th, leading to significant line-ups and inconvenience for students rushing between classes. The signs explain that the closure is a response to frequent washroom vandalism and the need for supervision. While some washrooms remain open during class time and after school hours, the majority are locked until just before school starts and during lunch. The Peel District School Board defended this decision as a safety measure to ensure a secure and equitable learning environment for students. However, some students believe that alternative solutions should be explored, as this arrangement inconveniences the school's 1,200 students and may compromise their sense
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November 28, 2023
The woman's restroom at Malta Community Park has fallen victim to vandalism, according to Kristan Gottmann, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Malta. The damage includes a shattered large mirror and two damaged sinks, prompting discussions about the repair costs, including the replacement of all three fixtures. The park's woman's restroom is now closed pending repairs, and Gottmann expressed disappointment in the significant damage inflicted on a public park facility.
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November 21, 2023
A viral TikTok trend known as the "devious lick challenge" has created widespread issues for school districts nationwide, including those in the Brazos Valley. The challenge encourages users to share mischievous acts, with school bathrooms becoming a prominent target. Caldwell High School, along with other local districts like Bryan and College Station ISDs, has been impacted by this trend, resulting in damaged facilities and disrupted school routines. Principal Justin Turner acknowledges that it not only poses safety concerns but also affects instructional time as students must travel to different restrooms. To counter the negative trend, Caldwell High is promoting positive actions through initiatives like "Caught You Doing Something Good" and implementing measures to combat vandalism. Turner emphasizes the importance of reporting incidents to administration while maintaining student confidentiality to address these challenges effectively.
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November 17, 2023
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November 16, 2023
Murray County High School recently addressed an online photo showing toilet paper dispensers placed outside bathroom stalls instead of inside. The school district attributed this change to severe vandalism in the boys' restrooms, which incurred a cost of approximately $20,000 over the past few years. Administrators consulted with the MCHS Student Council for student input and communicated the change to all students the previous school year. Vandalism included tearing dispensers off walls, clogging toilets with entire rolls of toilet paper, and leaving defecation on top of rolls on the floor. The district is now closely monitoring restrooms to create a safer and more functional learning environment. North Murray High School reportedly took similar action in response to restroom vandalism last year by removing toilet paper dispensers from stalls.
