What are the 4 R's of graffiti?

• A. Read, Record, Report, Remove
• B. Read, Record, Remove, Report
• C. Read, Love, Record, Remove
• D. Read, Record, Respect, Remove

Answer: (A)

The four R’s outline a practical way to handle graffiti that supports documentation, accountability, and cleanup. Start with Read by quickly assessing what’s on the surface—note the size, location, colors, tag style, and any hazards. Then Move to Record by documenting those details and, if allowed, capturing photos to preserve evidence for reports or after-action notes. Next is Report, which means notifying the appropriate authority or property owner so the incident is officially logged and a cleanup plan or investigation can be initiated. Finally, Remove is about restoring the property by cleaning off the graffiti to reduce its visibility and deter re-tagging. The sequence emphasizes understanding what’s present, preserving information, getting it officially handled, and then restoring the site. The other options insert irrelevant terms or swap the order in a way that blunts the preventative and corrective effect.