[RP TownTalk] Terrible grafitti in local park

[Melissa Avery]

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: E Mulliken <emulliken at gmail.com>
To: HOPE_in_Hyattsville at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, March 20, 2011 10:54:02 PM
Subject: Re: [HOPE_in_Hyattsville] Re: Gang Information Meeting

  
Erika, 

I googled Riverdale Park and graffiti.  I found an old newsletter  from 2009 
(below) that said ...If you see suspicious activity or see graffiti anywhere in 
Riverdale Park, please call the Riverdale Park Police Department immediately at 
301-927-4343.  

- Jane Mulliken
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Helping to Keep Riverdale Park Safe, Clean, and Beautiful 
Teresa C. Chambers, Chief of Police 

It’s not just “luck” that you see very little graffiti on sidewalks, buildings, 
street signs, and other objects 
throughout Riverdale Park.  Your involvement has helped keep it that 
way.  You have kept a watchful eye and have reported suspicious activity when 
you have seen it.  When you have noticed graffiti, you 
have immediately reported it to us so that we can photograph it, document it, 
and work with the property owner to see that it is removed 
quickly.  When the graffiti has been placed on public property, we will 
remove it promptly, generally within 24 hours.  If a property owner 
needs assistance in removing graffiti, we will help with that as well.   
 Last summer, through the generosity of the Elks Lodge and 
Lions Club, the Riverdale Park Police Department obtained graffiti 
abatement equipment.  Perhaps you have seen us in action!   
 As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and individuals look for 
creative ways to express themselves, please watch for people carrying cans of 
spray paint or folks lingering around unusual places for long 
periods of time.  If you see suspicious activity or see graffiti anywhere in 
Riverdale Park, please call the Riverdale Park Police Department immediately at 
301-927-4343.  Thank you for helping our town become a “graffiti-free zone.”






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From: erika wilson <erikawilson at hotmail.com>
To: towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Sent: Fri, March 18, 2011 12:59:36 PM
Subject: [RP TownTalk] Terrible grafitti in local park

I'm trying to find out who to talk with about removing some awful grafitti at a 
local park.
 
Yesterday evening I took my 10-month old son to the awesome park in between the 
Anacostia river/bike trail and Taylor Ave. I love this park and the equipment is 
great with TWO infant swings! Yeah!
 
So you can imagine how saddened I was when my husband noticed that the sign next 
to the jungle gym had some horrible grafitti: "this is for gays", "F--- white 
people" and "F--- white children"
 
I know its likely the destructive act of some stupid, ignorant teenagers but 
it is a hateful act in my community, at my local park and it makes me sad and 
angry. I don't like feeling attacked in my own neighborhood. No one should have 
to see such awful messages, but especially not children in a space dedicated to 
children. 

 
Anyway, I would like to get it removed ASAP. Who can I call? Who manages the 
playground? Town of Riverdale or MNCPPC? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
 
Erika



      
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