Last Updated: July, 2009
32 Beat News
A NEWSLETTER FOR CITIZENS OF 32 BEAT
Published by Officer A. L. Mackey
Patrol East Community Policing
350 S. Edgemoor, Wichita KS 67218
Work: 688-9300 / Fax: 688-9328
E-mail: amackey@wichita.gov
My name is Officer Ann L. Mackey and I have been serving the 32 beat neighborhood for one year and 3 months. I have been a Police Officer for five years. Until my arrival at Patrol East, I served as a patrol officer in the North Bureau.
I am looking forward to meeting all of you and working in our community. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call or e-mail me and I will be more than happy to help you in any way I can.
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BURGLARIES
MAKE SURE TO WATCH OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS
Thank you for all the help in keeping our Burglaries down. We have held steady from 8 in May to 8 in June.
Here are a few tips to make sure that we are following to minimize our chances of becoming a victim of Burglaries in our area!
Watch out for your neighbors
Keep all windows and doors locked
Watch out for door to door salespeople
Report any suspicious activity
Call Patrol East for Extra Watches (If Needed)
Cancel or have neighbor pick up newspaper and mail if you are going to be away for any length of time.
The Community Affairs Crime Prevention Unit offers FREE home security surveys. Call 268-4101 to schedule one now.
We have had a total of 15 burglaries year to date in the area, so make sure that we are keeping a lookout, and as always REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY!
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Club Safety
The Wichita Police Dept. is committed to ensuring a safe environment for patrons of clubs and for the surrounding neighborhoods that clubs reside in. Please notify 911 if you witness activity that needs to be checked out by police officers. You can remain anonymous and DO NOT have to be contacted in person by the police officer. You CAN request to be contacted by phone only. However, if you choose not to be contacted what-so-ever, the dispatcher may just broadcast your concern. An officer will not be dispatched to the area. The officers may drive through the area when they get time.
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Auto Larceny
32 Beat has experienced an increase in vehicles being broken into. It is important to keep vehicles locked at all times. It is also important to keep anything of value out of your car and to keep items such as a garage door opener out of view. Here is some more helpful information:
Generally, the most often occurring and under-reported crime in Wichita is auto break-ins or vandalisms. Most of these incidents occur during overnight hours; however, it is not uncommon for this type of crime to occur during daylight hours. By practicing the following prevention tips you will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
· Park in a garage, if at all possible (park in a driveway, if a garage is not available)
· Never leave valuables in your car!
· Utilize good lighting to illuminate the area around your vehicle
· Always lock your vehicle
· Report any suspicious activity to the police by calling 911
Typically these incidents are crimes of opportunity and convenience. This means that if all items of interest for a thief are removed, chances are that the crime would not have happened. You are responsible for the item(s) that you leave in the vehicle. We need your help to fight the growing number of auto burglaries. Please CALL 911 if you hear or see something suspicious in your neighborhood.
Remember, criminals don’t care about the cost required to replace something, and they usually smash out windows to get in, and can be gone in less than a minute. These are a few of the items that are typically taken from vehicles:
Stereo or Speakers CD’s or Tapes Money Radar Detectors
Purse or Bag Wallet or ID Tools Clothing
Bills or other papers Cell Phone Check Book Other Electronics
Any documents left in your vehicle that have your name and/or personal information can be used by criminals to steal your identity. This can result in your credit history being ruined at a great expense to you.
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New ordinance on pit bulls takes effect July 1
Section 6.04.052 places restrictions on the ownership of pit bull dogs. The entire ordinance can be reviewed at www.wichita.gov
Beginning July 1st Pit bull owners must
· Have their animal micro-chipped
· Have them spayed or neutered
· Cannot own more than two adult pit bulls
· Cannot keep more than two adult pit bulls on same premises
A pit bull by ordinance is defined as
1. The Staffordshire bull terrier breed of dogs;
2. The American Staffordshire terrier breed of dogs;
3. The American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dogs;
4. Dogs which have the appearance and physical characteristics of being predominately of the breeds of dogs known as Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier.
Owners can appeal determinations that the dog is a “pit bull” by requesting an administrative hearing. Owners may also provide a signed statement from a Kansas licensed veterinarian that the animal is not a “pit bull”.
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In addition to your primary officers, you also have the relief officers.
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1st Shift
Officer M Young |
2nd Shift
Open Position |
3rd Shift
Officer V Kern |
4th Shift
Officer C Slaughter |
Wichita Police Department Mission Statement
The Wichita Police Department's mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with the citizens to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, rear of crime, social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. |