Last Updated: January 2010
Patrol West
661 N. Elder, Wichita Kansas
337-9400
Officer L.L. Klumpp - Beat Coordinator
Hello and welcome to 16 beat! I have been the beat coordinator for 16 Beat since October 2008. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by phone 337-9400 or by e-mail lklumpp@wichita.gov. I put some crime tips below for the crimes that are continously occurring on our beat.
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Attention:
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Central and Ridge Area
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Maple and Ridge Area
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Kellogg and Dugan Area
----Thefts from vehicles are continuing to be a problem -----
Follow these tips:
· Lock your car door.
“Ensure your vehicle is locked before walking away.”
· Remove faceplates from stereos.
“This is an easy target that we tend to overlook.”
· Remove anything of value from your car.
“Top items being taken: GPS systems, purses, i-pods, laptops.”
· Label or engrave your property.
“We can return property to you if done properly, call me & I will assist you in engraving your property.”
· Report all suspicious activity to 911.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
POLICE ISSUES
To report drug/gang activity: 268-SCAT
Patrol West: 337-9400
Patrol South: 337-9200
Patrol North: 688-9500
Patrol East: 688-9300
Community Affairs: 268-4101
Gang/Felony Assault Section: 268-4191
Other City Departments
Office of Central Inspection/neighborhood inspection: 268-4477
Zoning issues: 268-4481
Commercial zoning: 268-4479
Health Department/Environmental Services (bulky waste, junk vehicles, tall grass): 268-8351
Neighborhood improvement program: 268-4313
Animal Control.... 268-8378
Signs in the right of way: 268-4479
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Potholes and deteriorated streets.... 268-4071
Street Cleaning.... 268-4026
Damaged or inoperable traffic signs/signals.... 268-4029
Flooding or drainage problems.... 268-4090
Our Mission
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.
We Value:
Ethical Behavior
We maintain the trust of the community through honesty, compassion and fairness.
We adhere to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
We respect the rights of all citizens and employees.
Protecting the Community
We recognize our primary responsibility is the protection of life and property.
We are responsive to the behavior and conditions that lead to crime and the fear of crime.
We understand that training and technology are critical elements of effective crime prevention strategies.
Diversity
We appreciate our differences and recognize that unique skills, knowledge and backgrounds bring strength to the community.
We aspire to create a police department that reflects our community.
We embrace and include our community by seeking their input and responding to their concerns.
Problem Solving
We work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve problems.
We encourage innovation, creativity and positive thinking.
We are open, receptive and willing to adapt to our dynamic community.