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34 Beat

Officer Justin Whyte Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here

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Officers assigned to 34 Beat

1st Shift Officer J. Kaster	2nd Shift Officer G. Nicks	3rd Shift Officer G. Morris	4th Shift Officer B. Gourley

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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 34

 

.	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	1	1	0	0	0	0
Rape	23	10	9	9	3	5
Individual Robbery	7	10	15	12	6	14
Business Robbery	10	9	8	7	8	10
Agg Assault Drive By	0	1	0	1	23	2
Residential Burglary	73	76	89	105	56	89
Non-Res. Burglary	22	37	29	33	16	33
Larceny	345	317	530	429	200	328
Auto Theft	52	44	87	68	34	45
Vandalism	182	185	194	194	128	195

 

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Last Updated:  April 16, 2008   My name is Officer Justin M. Whyte and I have been serving as a Beat Coordinator for 2 years now.  I have been a Police Officer now going on my sixth year, and have worked in the Patrol East Bureau since 2002.  I worked the late night shift and was a Beat Officer and then most recently, prior to becoming a Beat Coordinator, I was a Traffic Officer for six months.   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.      BEAT NEWS   HOME SAFETY TIPS As the warmer weather approaches, we tend to open our windows and doors to let the cooler air in and hot air out.  We are seeing an increase in burglaries all over the city.  I would like to take this time to remind you that leaving your windows open invites burglars to your residence.  Typically, burglars do not wish to work too hard for their loot.  If they see an easy score, most often they will act.  Any attempts to secure your home will decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim.   Often alarm companies will sell you their signs for a minimal cost without having to purchase an alarm system.  This is a cheap and inexpensive way to discourage a would-be-burglar.  The alarm companies like it because it is free advertising for them.   The proper lighting around your home is not only attractive, but if used correctly it can also deter criminal activity.  Motion lights can be used in areas that neighbors consider it disturbing or invasive.  Motion lights can be placed directly in to existing fixtures with little cost. If you are interested in finding out just how safe your home is, please feel free to contact Community Affairs at 268-4101 and ask for a free home survey.  An officer will come to your residence and personally analyze your property to give you a better understanding of the factors that contribute to a burglary. Organizing A Neighborhood Watch Block by block community mobilization is the most powerful weapon to fight crime. A neighborhood watch is the fastest, safest, and most effective way to rid your neighborhood crime and prevent it from coming back. Why? Your neighbors and you coming together gives you power and power gives you results to take back your neighborhood block. For information on starting a neighborhood watch you can call the Community Affairs Section at 268-4101.   Crime Prevention Tip of the Month   With warmer weather approaching, more people will be outside walking, working in the yard, or just enjoying the warmer weather. Remember these few tips to make your time outside a better one. Avoid unlit areas, vacant lots, and unpopulated areas Make eye contact with people you meet. Eye contact is a powerful way to say " I am in control of myself and my environment. Do not violate my space." Be Aware of your surroundings. Be Alert. Be Assertive, do not allow yourself to be intimidated. Stay Calm. Think clearly. This Crime Prevention Tip of the Month is brought to you by the Wichita Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.     SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY   Recently there have been a few incidents of Vandalism, Burglary, or Larceny (theft) in neighborhoods.  Most recently we have been seeing theft from sheds, shops and garages while the home owners are home.  Many times officers find that neighbors disregard motion lights, suspicious shadows or noises that they hear regardless of the time, day or night.   The Police Department has found that there have been a number of cases where neighbors have seen suspicious people in or around their neighborhood and have chosen not to call 911. This resulted in burglaries and thefts from countless residents.  The Police rely on the public to act as their eyes and ears.  If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you have seen a suspicious person.   Has a person been lingering around your residence or neighborhood? Has a person been going door to door or looking in windows, trying door knobs, or looking at residential lighting? Does it appear that someone as been watching neighbors come and go? Is a person’s clothing not appropriate for the weather, i.e. long or heavy coat in the summer, all black clothing at night? Does the same vehicle keep driving through or circling your block? Has a vehicle been parked on your block for a period of time with no one exiting the vehicle? Has a person been standing around or walking past your residence repeatedly? Are people coming to your residence soliciting money or services?   These are all common signs of a neighborhood intruder.  If you or someone you know sees activity like this, CALL 911 Immediately.   If you as a resident believe that something is suspicious or out of place then it probably is.   TRAFFIC   More people are killed every day in auto accidents than all the shootings and stabbings each year.  The number one cause for accidents in the Wichita area is inattention.  Too many people are talking on their cell phones, tending to their children, or otherwise not devoting their full time and attention to their driving.  Very few other tasks require as much attention and awareness as driving does.  The second leading cause of accidents is speeding.  Many motorists believe that it is all right to go five mph, seven mph, or even ten mph over the speed limit.  All too often this belief results in serious accidents and injuries.  The speed limit is just that a LIMIT, not a recommendation.  Speeding reduces your reaction time and ability to maneuver in drastic conditions.   When adverse weather (rain, snow, or fog) hits, drivers should drastically adjust their driving.  Speeds should be dropped in all zones by at least ten mph depending on the circumstances.  All your windows should be clean or clear of any defects or debris including ice, snow, or fog.  Any signs or stencils should be removed from your windows, and all your mirrors should be undamaged.   For the past five years, Kellogg and Rock Rd. and 21st and Woodlawn have been two  of the most dangerous intersections in the city of Wichita.  Those intersections are well lit, wide intersections with designated turn lanes.  The City of Wichita has looked closely at the layout and design of these intersections and have found that there is no reason that these intersections should have so many accidents.   The Wichita Police Department asks you to please take your time and watch those motorists around you.  Remember, road-rage does not accomplish anything but take your attention away from your driving.  If you witness reckless or dangerous driving, take the time to pull over, call 911 and report this activity.  Be prepared to relay the vehicle description and tag information along with the direction of travel and any other information that the dispatcher may request. Some of the leading causes of accidents in Wichita are: Fail Yield Right of Way on Turn Too Fast for Conditions Run Red Light Follow Too Close Please help keep Wichita a safe place to drive by slowing down, wearing your seatbelt and ensuring all your passengers are buckled up.  Drive carefully!     Words to Live By "...the police are the public and the public are the police:  the police being the only members of the public that are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interest of community welfare and existence." -Sir Rober Peel (1847)   34 Beat's Neighborhood Meetings   District Advisory Board Meeting for District III meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at 101 E. Pawnee. If you live in the 34 beat area, you live in district three.  This is an open public meeting and all are welcome to attend.   Longview Neighborhood Association meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every odd numbered month at 7pm. This association covers from Kellogg to Lincoln and from Bluff to Hillside.      Meadowlark Neighborhood Association meets on the 2nd Monday of every odd numbered month at 7pm at 2221 S. Oliver.  This association covers from Mt. Vernon to Pawnee and from Oliver to GWB.   Grandview Heights Neighborhood Association meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church (Mt. Vernon and Roosevelt).  This association covers from Harry to Mt. Vernon and from Oliver to Hillside.   Hilltop Neighborhood Association meeting meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Hilltop Community Center (1329 S. Terrace).  This association covers from Bluffview to Oliver and from Lincoln to Harry.   Schweiter East Neighborhood Association meeting meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Epworth United Methodist Church (856 S. Green). This association covers from Hillside to Clifton and Lincoln to Harry.   If you live in this area, please get involved with your neighborhood association.   Our Mission Statement 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.