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31 Beat

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Officers assigned to 31 Beat

1st Shift Officer V. Shirkey	2nd Shift Officer S. Thornton	3rd Shift Officer M. Little	4th Shift Officer E. Ramsey

 

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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 31

 

.	2007	2006	2005	2002	2001	2000
Murder	1	0	0	1	0	0
Rape	11	7	8	4	4	3
Individual Robbery	21	17	18	18	13	16
Business Robbery	5	9	3	12	11	14
Agg Assault Drive By	2	1	1	2	0	25
Residential Burglary	86	94	89	102	98	50
Non-Res. Burglary	58	61	44	61	43	26
Larceny	494	427	503	513	451	275
Auto Theft	56	77	58	107	106	27
Vandalism	318	310	298	305	255	156

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Last Updated: JULY, 2008   National Night Out Wichita residents are once again invited to join thousands of other communities across America in supporting a unique, coast-to coast crime prevention project on August 5th, 2008 to give neighborhood crime and drugs a "going away" party. On August 5th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., residents city wide and across the nation, will be asked to turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside on their block. Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs. Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Generate support for starting Neighborhood watch groups. National Night Out 2008 Schedule: Thursday, July 31st 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Public Kick Off at "All Star Sports East" FREE Admission Reduced Ticket Prices Media Sponsor: Power 93.9 (Entercom) Friday, August 1st KEYN Summer Concert Series in Old Town Saturday, August 2nd 7:00 pm Old Town Concert and Motorcycle Rally (Motorcycle Rally Participants are by invitation only) Sponsor: T-95 and 104.5 The Fox Sunday, August 3rd 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Safe & Secure Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo Half Price Admission Sponsor: 101.3 KFDI Monday, August 4th Safe & Secure Day at Open Wichita Public Pools (please check here for schedules) Tuesday, August 5th NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY TIME Register your block party online here. Or call the WPD Community Affairs Section at 268-4101 (make sure if you want to block off your street you fill out the form below the "Register Button") Have a pot luck dinner, a BBQ, an ice cream social or whatever your neighbors want to contribute. Discuss neighborhood issues over good food and good company. Emergency services such as Police, Fire, and EMS will be provided a list of registered block parties so they can stop by to say, "Hello." Discuss issues you've seen in your neighborhood and help us help you improve the quality of life. Tuesday, August 5th Lawrence-Dumont Stadium National Baseball Congress Block Party in the Bud Pavilion Fireworks Display PRE-National Night Out Activities Safety Fair at Wichita Target Stores Saturday, July 12th 21st/Greenwich 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 301 S. Armor 3:00 pm -7:00 pm Sunday, July 13th 29th/Maize 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Maple/Ridge 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, July 17th Seniors BINGO Wichita Rec Center (TBA - Check here for updates) Sponsor: Mental Health Association Saturday, July 19th Texas Hold 'Em Tournament with the Amateur Poker League Proceeds benefit the Law Enforcement Memorial (Limited slots, register via mtennyson@wichita.gov) REGISTER YOUR BLOCK PARTY NOW Help Wichita to become a Ask a Cop Is there a question you've always wanted to ask a police officer but haven't? Is there something going on in your neighborhood that effects your quality of life and you're not sure if it is illegal or a violation of city ordinance? You can ask me! I can post your questions and the answers here in case others are wondering the same thing. Contact me at 688-9300 or by email. Example: Q. Can my 16 year old get pulled over if he isn't wearing his seatbelt? A. Yes. New state law went into effect that makes seatbelts a primary violation for persons in the car from 14 years old to 17 years old. The Crime Trends BURGLARY While burglaries on 31 beat have gone down slightly in the last month, don't think that you can let your guard down. Stay security conscience! Maintain multi-layers of security for your family and your home to reduce the chance of becoming a victim. Remember the following: Lock all doors and windows Always close garage doors, even if you are home for a brief moment Never leave your garage door opener inside vehicles you park outside Keep lights on at night Communicate with your neighbors Call 911 if things seem out of place or if a crime is occurring You are our eyes and ears. You can make a huge difference in a Safe and Secure Community. It starts in your homes ad neighborhoods. Getting involved with a Neighborhood Watch can reduce crimes in your area. Call Officer Tennyson in Community Affairs for more information and to set up a presentation. Community Affairs 268-4101 THEFTS FROM VEHICLES It's quick, it's easy, it's happening everywhere, and you can make have a huge impact in preventing it. It only takes a few seconds to open your unlocked car door, reach in through a window or sunroof, or even break out a window to take your: Purse Wallet GPS Unit Cell Phone CD Player DVD Player IPOD Laptop Leaving these items in your car will increase your chances of being a victim, period. Don't leave valuables in cars! The GPS units are an expensive electronic item, but it is not attached to your car. Take if off your window and conceal it or take it with you if it's small enough. We are seeing a lot of these units being stolen because they are visible and easy to take. Other things to do to reduce your chances of being a victim are to park in well lit areas at night if possible, lock your doors, roll up all your windows, and close sun roofs. BUSINESS BURGLARIES It's hard to make sure your business is safe when you're gone. Burglars take advantage of the fact no one is around. However, there are prevention measures you can take to reduce your risk and look less attractive to burglars: Never leave cash in the registers Always leave register drawers open to show it's not worth breaking in to your business Ensure that your lighting, both inside and out, are in good working order Special film for glass can be applied so as not to allow items to be thrown through it Business Watch Starting a business watch in your area can reduce your risks because you have more eyes watching out for your property when you aren't there. Call Officer Tennyson with the Community Affairs section to get information on Business Watch or to set up a FREE Security Survey to tell you what you're doing well and where you need help. The survey works and it's free! Community Affairs 268-4101 IDENTITY THEFT Thieves can obtain your information many ways, don't make it easier for them. Here are some general rules to reduce your risk of having your identity stolen: Mail Theft Always bring in your mail Never use your mailbox for outgoing. That little red flag invites thieves right to your outgoing checks Always hand deliver outgoing mail to your mail courier or use a drop box Going on vacation? Have your mail and newspapers put on hold as not to advertise you're not at home When discarding mail, shred anything with personal information on it. Criminals have no scruples about digging in the trash for your information The Web Always use trusted websites Never reply to emails from strangers If you get a phone call or an email from your credit card company stating your account has been breached, do not give out information they should already have. Call back to a number you know Follow this simple rule, "If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is." Set up a "Fraud Alert" through one of the credit reporting agencies: Equifax Experian Transunion For more information or if you have been a victim, check out these resources: U.S. Postal Inspection Service Federal Trade Commission US Secret Service Department of Justice Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Summer Time Crime Awareness When walking or jogging, be aware of your surrounds. Jog with a friend if at all possible. Avoid unlit streets, vacant lots, and unpopulated areas. Stick to well lit traveled areas like malls and businesses in your area. Wearing headphones can be a distraction and may cause you to let your guard down or prevent you from hearing traffic. General Information BARKING DOGS PROCEDURE In accordance to Ordinance 6.04.040(d)(6), it is unlawful to: "Keep or harbor any animal which, by loud, frequent or habitual barking, howling, yelping or other noise or action, unreasonably disturbs any person or neighborhood thin the corporate limits of the city. To effect legal relief, persons so affected directly may sign a complaint at the Department of Environmental Services". To comply with the ordinance, the following information is needed to file a complaint at the Department of Environmental Services: 1. Name, date of birth, and address of the offending person who owns or harbors the dog/animal 2. Date and time when the offense (or incident) occurred 3. Location of the incident If the citizen does not have the above information, they should call 911 and request that a police officer to come to their address to obtain the offender's information, they should call the Police Department Case Desk at 268-4221 to file a police incident report. The citizen should then allow three to five days for the incident to be entered into the computer system. After that time, the report should be available from the Police Department Central Records Bureau (268-4186). To file the complaint with the Department of Environmental Services: 1. Obtain a copy of the police incident case report by contacting the Police Record's Bureau at 268-4186. 2. Come to the Department of Environmental Services at 1900 E 9th to file the complaint. 3. Furnish a sworn affidavit for the incident. Environmental Services has notaries available for this purpose. 4. Sign a Universal Complaint Citation form (UCC) and have it notarized. 5. Furnish a list of witnesses to be subpoenaed and their current valid addresses. The list will always include the complainant and their current address, as well as any other witnesses, including the responding PD officer who made the incident report if applicable. After the above steps, the complaint will be filed with the Municipal Court and entered as an unserved complaint, to be served by the Wichita Police Department Warrant Office and a court date will be assigned. Be advised that the citizen will be required to attend court on the dates subpoenaed. Failure to attend their court date(s) will result in dismissal of the complaint filed, and may result in the complaining citizen being charged with contempt of court. PORTABLE BASKETBALL GOALS Basketball is fun and a great source for exercise. However, the very popular portable basketball goals are being set up in neighborhoods adjacent to traffic ways causing a wide range of problems. First there is the safety aspect. Playing in the street is a dangerous practice and should be avoided altogether. Second, theses goals can become a nuisance problem for neighborhoods. Players not moving out of the way for vehicles in the roadway, loud players as well as loud music late at night, as well as blight issues can all hurt the morale and image for the neighborhood. For violations of basketball goals, please read the following: 1. Contact ANY city of Wichita employee and report the violation as well as the address to them. 2. The city employee will call or email Engineering Division's Linda Firsching at 268-4418, or lfirsching@wichita.gov with the address of the violation. 3. Linda Firsching will log the complaint in a database and assign to a sidewalk inspector who will verify the violation with a photograph.  4. Notifications will be provided to the residence and compliance checks will begin. 5. Continued violations will be subjected to fines and possibly removal of the goal by city employees. If you are a parent responsible for one of these goals, please be responsible and assure that the basketball goal is not contributing to a dangerous environment or contributing to a nuisance problem. If you are a citizen that wants to report problems arising from a portable basketball goal, follow the steps above. Summer Time Crime Awareness When walking or jogging, be aware of your surrounds. Jog with a friend if at all possible. Avoid unlit streets, vacant lots, and unpopulated areas. Stick to well lit traveled areas like malls and businesses in your area. Wearing headphones can be a distraction and may cause you to let your guard down or prevent you from hearing traffic.   TOP 10 RESIDENTIAL PARKING VIOLATIONS 1. Park w/in 15ft of a fire hydrant- 11.52.020(7) 2. Park w/in 30ft of traffic sign- 11.52.202(10) 3.Park left wheel to curb- 11.52.040 4. Park w/in 8ft of private drive- 11.52020(5) 5. Park more than 12" from curb- 11.52.040 6. Parking on sidewalk- 11.52.020(8) 7. Inoperable vehicle on private property- 7.40.045 8. Parking on required side yard- 11.52.030(b) 9. Parking on unpaved surface- 11.52.030(c) 10. Parking on required front yard- 11.52.030(a)   Crime Prevention Tips: There are several things that the citizens of Wichita can do to help protect themselves and prevent them from becoming victims of crime.  Some of these are: Get to know your neighbors. If you observe suspicious activity or people call 911. Participate in activities in your area. Start and be apart of a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you need more information how to start a Neighborhood Watch, please contact me by phone or e-mail.   Let us know what is going on in your Neighborhood You can help police make your neighborhood safer by immediately reporting incidents.  Recently there has been a lot of activity that has occurred that has not been reported, or if it is reported, police are not informed in a timely manner.  The police department relies heavily on you as the eyes and ears of the neighborhood.  We read daily the reports of what has been reported over the phone by citizens and add to that what officers reports have been made in person.  The real problem comes when no report is made over the phone and no one calls 911 to make a face to face report with an officer.  Too often, a problem begins to grow, residents think or assume we have been told by someone, and in reality, we have not been informed.   This creates an unnecessary delay and can at times be a big problem.  To report an incident that is an emergency, in progress, or just occured, always call 911!  Other reports can be made by Police Case Desk 268-4221 or by calling the East Patrol Station 688-9331. Your Beat Officers: 1st Shift: Officer Shirkey/Robinson  07:00-5:00 p.m. 2nd Shift:  Officer Thornton 11:00-09:00 p.m. 3rd Shift: Officer Little/Cornwell  05:00 p.m. to 03:00 a.m. 4th Shift: Officers Ramsey/Officer Jennings 09:00 p.m. to 07:00 a.m. School Resource East High School: Officer Biagini,  Monday-Friday 07:00 to 03:00pm SCAT Officer: Officer Ohmart : 05:00p.m. to 03:00am   Traffic Officers: 1st shift- Officer Cathey  2nd shift-Officer Semsroth 3rd shift-Officer Mattson  4th shift- Officer Jackson For a free Home Security Survey: Appointments can be made through Community Affairs at 268-4101. ADDITIONAL CRIME SAFETY TIPS: Do not leave your vehicle doors unlocked. Do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Record all serial/model numbers from your personal property. Remember if you leave your vehicle unlocked and running while running inside somewhere you may get cited a ticket because it is against the law. You may leave your vehicle running if it is locked but, I suggest you don't do that. Your leaving your vehicle open for a thief to take off in it.        - Safety Tips: Who is watching your house when you are gone? If you have a Neighborhood Watch established on your block, the chances are better that the police will get called when the burglars are looking for a home to break into.   GOING ON VACATION? If you're going out of town and would like extra patrol around  your home, Log into www.wichitapolice.gov and have the patrol officers in your area, monitor your house, while you are away. Do you have a list of serial numbers of your property of items that are commonly pawned? Without a serial number or you marking your property with your drivers’ license number, being able to positively identify and return your recovered stolen property is difficult. Engraving tools can be borrowed from the Patrol East substation to mark your property. If you see someone that appears out of place for the neighborhood, try to get a good description of them, the car and tag number and call 911. You would be surprised at the number of times neighbors witness their neighbors home being broken into, but don’t take the initiative to call 911. Burglary research shows properties within 400 yards of a home that have already been burgled, are at higher risk for up to two months after the intial incident. By working together and building a partnership we can keep our neighborhood safe but everyone must do their part. If anyone has any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the Patrol East substation, located at 350 S. Edgemoor, call me at 688-9300 or email me at jtryan@Wichita.gov                                    HELPFUL NUMBERS Officer John Ryan:  688-9331    SCAT or Drug Complaints: 267-SCAT Crime Stoppers: 267-2111 Warrant Office: 268 -4231 Community Affairs: 268-4101 Citizen’s Police Academy: 660-3810 Office of Central Inspections: (OCI) 268-4477 Health Department: 268-8351 Animal Control: 268-8473 FUTURE EVENTS  This is the area that if you have a Special Event going on to let me know and I will put it down on my web page right here. The Wichita Police Departments Mission Statement: The Wichita Police Department's mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, fear of crime, social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community.