Recent research suggests that the presence of graffiti “creates an environment that breeds bigger crimes.”  Understanding that graffiti vandalism is a quality of life issue, Mayor Hickenlooper and the City Council have made graffiti prevention a top priority in Denver by increasing graffiti cleanup, education and enforcement efforts.  But we can’t prevent graffiti alone!  That’s why we’ve created "The Brush Off" campaign – a partnership between the City and concerned citizens.

 

"The Brush Off" campaign provides an easy way for everyone to help prevent graffiti in our neighborhoods.  Brush Off partners agree to keep a spot (such as a sign, pole, or dumpster) near their home clean, using free graffiti-removal supplies provided by the City.  Research shows that promptly removing graffiti (ideally 24 – 48 hours after it appears) decreases repeat graffiti vandalism.  So "Brush Off" partners are encouraged to remove graffiti from their spots as soon as possible.  We hope you’ll become a Brush Off partner.  Graffiti vandalism effects everyone...we need everyone to be part of the solution.

 

"The Brush Off" program gives every citizen the power to create and maintain clean, graffiti-free communities.  Becoming a "Brush Off" partner is easy. Simply sign a pledge and tell us how you will participate in the program.

 

 

To become a "Brush Off" partner, download a pledge form or dial 3-1-1 to contact us.