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12 Beat

Officer William D. Perkins Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here

 

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Officers assigned to  12 Beat

1st Shift Officer K. Hazelwood	2nd Shift Officer D. Gumm	3rd Shift Officer R. McConnell	4th Shift Officer D. Taylor

 

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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 12

	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rape	5	6	5	5	1	1	6
Individual Robbery	4	6	7	12	11	2	8
Business Robbery	0	4	9	8	2	0	1
Agg Assault Drive By	1	1	0	3	1	18	4
Residential Burglary	69	63	62	61	43	28	65
Non-Res. Burglary	43	45	59	45	33	18	31
Larceny	297	275	257	384	322	190	280
Auto Theft	53	53	45	83	85	25	48
Vandalism	198	247	181	201	187	118	171

 

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Last Updated:  June 24, 2008 A monthly community information newsletter for residents in the Delano area.   Officer  William D. D. Perkins #1724 Patrol West Community Policing 661 N. Elder Wichita, KS 67212    316-337-9400 Fax 316-337-9470   wperkins@wichita.gov Crime Prevention Tip of the Month Home Security: A Look at Ways to Secure Doors Using Strike Plates and Key Control Doors There are many sizes, shapes and types of exterior doors. The security of any door depends on its construction. The Hollow Core Door is the most commonly used. It is also the least secure. It consists of a wood frame covered with a thin veneer; it is supported by cardboard arranged in a honeycomb fashion, to keep the veneer from collapsing. This type of door should be used as an interior door only. The Solid Wood Door provides good security. It is constructed entirely of heavy wood. Some doors have decorative wooden panel inserts that greatly reduce its security. The Solid Core Door provides good security. It is constructed much the same way as the hollow core door; however, the center is filled with compressed particle-type material that provides strength. The Metal Door is becoming a favorite exterior door and it provides good security. It consists of a frame covered in a 16 to 20 gauge steel covering. The center of the door is filled with compressed hard foam. Strike Plates The weakest area of many doors and locking devices is the strike plate. High security strike plates mounted with three-inch screws will strengthen the doorframe where the throw of the dead bolt meets. The three-inch screws will extend through the doorframe and secure into the stud or existing frame structure of the home. With shorter screws, the strike plate is only secured into the doorframe, which is usually constructed of soft wood that splinters easily. Deadbolt Locks The Spring Latch, key in the knob lockset, offers zero security. Known as the "credit card" or "ten second" model, is found on many homes. On exterior doors, this lock set should be an addition to the deadbolt lock. Doors leading into the home from an attached garage or from the basement should be considered an exterior door. A Single Cylinder Deadbolt lock functions with a key from the outside and thumb turn from the inside. Single cylinder deadbolts are intended to be used on solid doors with no glass within 40 inches of the lock. A Double Cylinder Deadbolt lock functions with a key from the outside and inside. It is intended for use on doors with glass within 40 inches of the lock. The use of a double cylinder deadbolt lock presents a life safety hazard due to the need to have a key for exit. The 1997 Uniform Building Code states; Regardless of the occupant load served, exit doors shall be open-able from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. What to look for when purchasing Deadbolt locks: Minimum ¼" interlocking bolts to hold the cylinder halves together. Tapered cylinder guard. Hardened steel bolt with a 1" throw and a saw-resistant feature. Bolt encased in single piece housing. Bolt constructed so as to limit internal movement or "play" when the bolt is fully extended. Not all deadbolts are created equal. They appear similar on the exterior, but the internal components are critical to the overall integrity of the lock. Inquire whether the deadbolt meets or exceeds ANSI grade 2. All exterior doors should be equipped with a deadbolt lock. Keys Proper monitoring and control of keys can help prevent passkey burglary. The following are suggestions to better insure keys are properly controlled: When someone moves into previously occupied home, all exterior doors should be re-keyed. Avoid hiding a key outside. Burglars often know all the hiding places. Place a key in a secure key lock box outside for emergencies.   Helpful  Numbers       Animal Control 268-8473 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license, barking dogs. Fire Department Prevention 268-4441 - Fire safety education, juvenile fire starter counseling. Office Of Central Inspection 268-4460 - Illegal parking in front yard, RV's, boats etc. improperly stored, signs in public right of way, emergency board up of vacant houses, no household trash collection, trash on premises, tall grass and weeds, rund down buildings.   If you have questions, or are not sure who to contact you may contact your Community Police Officer who should be able to direct you to the proper department.  Carry Concealed Weapons Applications There have been several questions regarding the the new state law allowing for the carrying of a concealed weapon in the state of Kansas.  Please see the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Website for information about where and how to apply or you can call 316-832-9337 or 316-383-7352.   Patrol West Substation 337-9400 661 N Elder - 2 blocks east of I-235 on Central Patrol West Community Police Office 337-9126 601 N West Street - SW corner   .   ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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)   Get involved with your Neighborhood Associations   This allows citizens to get involved in their community and become active in their neighborhood.  These organizations consist of individuals who live, work, and have a genuine concern for their neighborhood.  They address neighborhood concerns and issues along with working to visually keep up and improve the area.  Please attend a meeting to assist in making a difference.  See the meeting time and location below   The Wichita Police Department recognizes that we cannot win the war against gangs and drugs alone.  Gangs and drugs affect all of us and often destroy our community and families.  We need your help, DO NOT look the other way and say it's not my problem.  We need the community to get involved to be our extra eyes and ears.  Get involved!         Please report drug and gang activity in your neighborhood to the Special Community Action Team (S.C.A.T)  S.C.A.T is the enforcement arm of community policing, specializing in street level drug and gang activity.  Any information received by you will be kept confidential and you will be doing your community a service.  YOU can make a difference by calling the Patrol West  S.C.A.T Team at 337-9400     MEETINGS and EVENTS     DAB IV -- July 2nd-- Alford Library 3447 S Meridian -- 6:30pm.   Delano Neighborhood Association Meeting -- July 15th at 1819 W Douglas ( West Side Christian Church ) -- 7:00pm.  The Delano assigned police officers will have a meeting at 6pm, come early and meet the officers that patrol your neighborhood.