Last Updated: February, 2008
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:
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Get to know your neighbors.
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If you observe suspicious activity or people call 911.
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Participate in activities in your area.
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Start and be apart of a Neighborhood Watch Program.
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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:
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Do not leave your vehicle doors unlocked.
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Do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle.
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Record all serial/model numbers from your personal property.
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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.
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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.
A burglary case I responded to recently reminded me that we need to ask homeowners to keep all doors and windows locked. The victim of the burglary surprised the suspect when he walked into her house. The supect fled on foot. Officers began checking doors and windows of homes in the direction that he ran because it is common for suspects to look for a quick place to hide when they know the police are going to be enroute. The first house we checked had a locked front door, but the back door was left unlocked by the homeowner when they went to work that day. Numerous Officers responded to check the unlocked house as there was the potential for a suspect to be hiding inside. We cleared the house and contacted the owner who informed us that they do not always lock the back door. Officers continued checking houses in the area. Several houses away, they found another residence with the door unlocked. The process continued as we cleared unlocked houses in the area. It can become a problem when numerous Officers are busy clearing houses that were left unlocked while the suspect is gaining time and the opportunity to get away. It is important to remember that a burglar is at least as likely to enter a home through a side or back door that provides concealment than the front door. In addition, when the door or window is left unlocked, it makes it that much easier on the suspect. Finally, it is not in anyway guaranteed that the mere presence of a homeowner will scare away the suspect. A suspect who walks in an unlocked door and finds the resident at home could put the victim in harms way.
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.