Park Security: 6 Ways to Protect Parks From Vandalism and Violence Against People at Parks
Park Security: 6 Ways to Protect Parks From Vandalism and Violence Against People at Parks Park security is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a core responsibility for municipalities that want safe, welcoming green spaces. Parks draw families, seniors, athletes, and visitors, but without the right mix of deterrence, monitoring, and community design, they can become soft targets for vandalism and, at times, violence. National data and recent case studies show the scope of the problem: analyses of FBI NIBRS data indicate that destruction/damage/vandalism of property is the single most common offense reported at park/playground locations (over 27,000 incidents in [...]