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joeltfk
Citizen
Username: Joeltfk
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 5:40 pm: |     |
A message to my community and community leaders:
Few things are more frustrating and deplorable than the graffiti that stains the murals in the tunnels that bookend the train station. No matter how often it gets repainted, some punk defaces it -- and gets away with it. It's time to discuss solutions that involve deterrence, not just clean up. Perhaps this has already been discussed, but here's an idea that I'd be more than happy to help fund (and I think many others would as well):
Nowadays, many schoolbuses have installed videocameras in boxes at the front of the bus for both disciplinary and safety reasons. The camera isn't always on -- it may not even always be in the box at all -- but the kids don't know when it is working and when it is not. I say we install such "videoboxes" in these tunnels. They don't have to be on or checked all the time, because the object is deterrence. A big sign (like the useless NO LOITERING one) next to these cameras should say:
"Defacement of public property is a criminal offense. Video cameras have been installed to protect this area. Anyone caught defacing the walls, entrances, signs, or any other part of this tunnel with any markers, paints, signs or other instruments will be subject to punishment and fine. Please respect our community."
What do you think? I certainly don't consider this an infringement on anyone's first ammendment rights! I can be reached at joel_schwartzberg@timeinc.com |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1593
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 10:56 am: | |
"I say we install such "video boxes" in these tunnels."
I agree Joel, good idea and thank you... As much as the graffiti that stains the murals in our tunnels and buildings, there is the matter of public safety that we need to consider as well. Often the "Tags" and other writings are associated with criminals, and other undesirables who defile our community.
Besides living next to Irvington, one of "The Worst Places to Live in America", living in Maplewood, "One of the Best Places" should at least afford us beauty and safety in our tunnels, and around our neighborhood’s!
Your "video box" suggestion is probably the least expensive solution to help improve our security at this time. I believe several towns already use some form of video monitoring on their streets and places of public assembly. If we can raise money for a “Skate Park”, why not do it for better security?
Let me know if I can help you get something going... Art 762-8518 |
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