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44 Beat Officer Shek Weber  Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here Officers assigned to 44 Beat 1st Shift Officer D. Goodman 2nd Shift Officer J. Estrada 3rd Shift Officer J. Henry 4th Shift Officer B. Harris    SCAT Officer Officer D. Watson Email me here If you would like more detailed listing of index crime statistics within reporting areas or neighborhoods, please click here.   Previous Year Statistics for Beat 44    Type of Crime 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Murder 2 1 1 0 8 2 2 1 Rape 7 12 6 8 4 3 2 12 Individual Robbery 16 16 11 20 16 16 15 20 Business Robbery 2 0 2 2 4 1 5 2 Agg. Assault Drive By 5 6 4 12 9 0 42 5 Residential Burglary 93 94 105 77 86 81 76 115 Non-Res. Burglary 20 29 23 20 32 35 15 27 Larceny  186 193 254 215 181 215 111 226 Auto Theft 38 37 37 62 98 92 36 60 Vandalism 184 171 159 152 142 155 70 131       Search the KBI's Sexual Offender Database

Last Update: July, 2009 Published By Officer Shek Weber #1901 Patrol North Community Policing 3015 E. 21st North, Wichita, KS 67214 Phone number: 688-9500 E-mail: sweber@wichita.gov               Officer Weber organized a project to have juveniles on probation/diversion obtain their community service hours by conducting clean-ups or picking up trash/debris on 44 beat.  If you know of any areas needing a clean-up or hot spot locations for illegal dumping, please contact Off Weber via e-mail sweber@wichita.gov or at 688-9500.    . Badges for Back Packs             The Wichita Police Department, Davis Moore and Simon Property Group have partnered together to help the Wichita Children’s Home for the upcoming school year.  Starting July 24th through July 31st donations of school supplies will be collected at both Towne East and Towne West malls.  The school supplies will be given to the Wichita Children’s Home to help the children who wouldn’t get them otherwise. We need your help, so please bring new unused school supplies to Towne East or Towne West mall July 24th through July 31st.  The donations can be placed in the bed of the Davis Moore truck that is on display at the malls.  2009-2010 Elementary Supply List KINDERGARTEN Crayons, 16 count regular-size Crayola Crayola Markers Elmer’s Glue, 8-ounce size Two Glue Sticks Scissors, Fiskars One 70 page spiral notebook Writing Pencil, No. 2 Backpack Two Boxes of Kleenex GRADE 2 Crayons, 24 count regular size Crayola Crayola Markers Elmer’s Glue, eight-ounce size Two Glue Sticks Ruler, 12-inch Scissors, Fiskars Tablet Spiral Notebook Writing Pencil, No. 2 **Watercolors, Crayola #080 Backpack Two Boxes of Kleenex GRADE 1 Crayons, 24 count regular size Crayola Crayola Markers Elmer’s Glue, eight-ounce size Two Glue Sticks Scissors, Fiskars Tablet Writing Pencil, No. 2 Pink Eraser **Watercolors, Crayola #080 Backpack Two Boxes of Kleenex GRADE 3, 4 and 5 Calculator, small solar-powered Crayons, 24 count regular size Crayola Markers Elmer’s Glue, eight-ounce size Notebook paper: check with school preference on kind Ruler, 12-inch Scissors, Fiskars Tablet **Watercolors, Crayola #080 Writing Pencil, No. 2 Backpack Two Boxes of Kleenex   **Oval, eight-count watercolors and a #7 brush – Watercolor box should contain one each of the following colors: Yellow, green, brown, blue, black, red, orange and violet.     Monthly Crime Prevention Tips From The Community Affairs Section     A Look at Ways to Secure Sliding Glass Doors, Windows and Garage Doors   Sliding Glass Doors   Sliding glass doors can be an easy target for a burglar to enter if no remedial action is taken.  Often, the door panels can simply be lifted out of the tracks.  To deal with this problem, open the active door and install a number of wood screws in the track, allowing the screw to project down 3/8” to 1/2” or so.  Slide the door closed, making sure the extended screws pass freely over the top rail of the door.  Now try to lift the door from the track; the screws should stop upward movement before the door can clear the bottom track. Once the door has been secured from lifting, an auxiliary lock is needed because more than likely, the standard lock supplied with the door is nothing more than a small hook bolt that can easily be forced open.  Locking bars (commonly called “Charlie Bar”) are ideal for this purpose; but a length of dowel (an old broom or mop handle, for example) can also be placed in the bottom track to keep the door from being pushed open.  The dowel should be cut to a length so it fits snugly in the track between the wall and the doorframe.  If ventilation is needed, another dowel could be cut a few inches shorter to permit the sliding door to be opened no greater than six (6) inches.  There are also a number of commercially produced locking devices for sliding glass doors.    Windows   The primary interest in securing windows is to eliminate possible entry by prying open or breaking a small area of glass to reach a single latch.   Double Hung Windows   Double hung windows are commonly found in most homes.  These units consist of two sashes that slide vertically.  Factory supplied locks used on such windows are easily pried open.  They may represent only temporary obstacles of the determined burglar. A simple method to secure double hung windows is to drill a 3/16” hole from the inside window sash three quarters of the way through the outside sash at a slight downward angle.  Then insert a nail or pin into the hole to secure the window.  If the sash is wood, the pin can be made of such length as to set flush with the sash.  A magnet kept nearby can then be used to remove the pin.  Remember that room windows are often used to escape during the event of a fire and at least one window in each room should be available for such purposes.   Horizontal Sliding Glass Windows   Sliding glass windows are often fabricated from inexpensive and lightweight materials.  Usually, locks used to provide security are similar in quality to the window.  Like sliding glass doors, sliding glass window sashes can often be lifted from their track and therefore should be treated the same as sliding glass doors.       Casement, Hopper or Awning Windows   These window styles generally hinge or pivot at one point and the locks used on such windows may have lever handles that actually pull the windows tightly closed.  They may also have cranks located on the frame which, when rotated, extends the windows to the open position.  In most cases, the locks used with these styles are reasonably secure.  To improve the security of these windows, loosen the setscrew in the crank handle and remove the crank handle altogether.  The evacuation issue should be kept in mind.   Garage Doors   The failure to close and lock the garage door often presents the most serious security problem in the home. This should always be emphasized to the homeowner.  The following are a series of recommendations related to garage door security:   The garage door should be closed and locked at all times (even when the occupant is at home or working in the backyard).   Overhead track operated doors are best secured with electronic door openers.  They should be of the type that can be unplugged from inside the garage in the event the home is unoccupied for long periods of time.   Check to make sure the track for overhead garage doors is securely attached to the home by woodscrews.  Often the track is attached to a 1”x4” board that is nailed to the home.  Burglars can simply force the nails out by kicking the outside corner of the garage door.   Curtains on garage windows will prevent “window shopping” and also keep thieves from determining if vehicle is in the garage.   A padlock placed in the door track above the roller will provide good security of the garage door while away from home for an extended period.       Neighborhood Watch   Do you know if your neighborhood has a Neighborhood Watch? One of the best ways to deter crime in your neighborhood is for you and your neighbors to look out for one another. If you would like to be part of a Neighborhood Watch, or you used to have one that has lost momentum call or e-mail me. You are our eyes and ears in the community.       Illegal Drug and Gang Activity   Illegal drug, drug related, and gang crime is the top concern identified by the 44 beat survey.  The Wichita Police Department is aggressively addressing this concern on 44 beat as well as in the rest of the city.  Citizens are encouraged to contact me or Officer Naldoza if you have any concerns or information regarding drug or gang activity.  Your concerns will be addressed promptly and you may remain anonymous.  These are your neighborhoods, help us make them safer.         Neighborhood Association Meetings   District Advisory Board First Monday of Every Month 7:00 p.m. Atwater Neighborhood City Hall-2755 E. 19th Street   Northeast Central Neighborhood Association First Monday of Every Month 2755 E. 19th 5:30 p.m. (Boundaries-Grove to Hillside and 13th to 17th)   Power Neighborhood Association Last Monday of Every Month 2113 N. Madison 6:00 p.m. (Boundaries-Grove to Hydraulic and 17th to 21st)   Minnesota FATS Neighborhood Association Third Monday of Every Month 1743 N. Minnesota 6pm (Boundaries 1600 and 1700 blocks of North Minnestoa)   Helpful Telephone Numbers    Patrol North: 688-9500 Atwater Neighborhood City Hall: 303-8017 SCAT Hot Line (Drug and Gangs): 267-7228 Community Affairs: 268-4101 OCI Office of Central Inspections: 268-4477 Environmental Services: 268-8351 Animal Control: 268-8378 Sedgwick County Health Department: 660-7300 Crime Stoppers: 267-2111