Last Updated: March 10, 2010
36 Beat News
Published by Officer J. S. Bogle #1786
36 Beat Community Policing Officer
350 S. Edgemoor, Wichita KS 67218
Work: 350-3420 / Community Policing Office 688-9545
Email - jbogle@wichita.gov
Crime Trends
During the first two months of the year, things have been relatively quiet on 36 beat. In regards to Part One offenses (those crimes reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigations for statistical analysis purposes) the numbers of incidents reported are down for many of the categories:
Rapes – None reported this year -100% decrease
Aggravated Assaults – 3 reported this year - 40% decrease
Residential Burglaries – 17 incidents reported this year – 43.3% decrease
Non-Residential Burglary – 2 incidents reported this year – 71.4% decrease
Larceny - 33 incidents reported this year - 26.7% decrease
The only Part One categories that have seen an increase in the number of incidents are:
Robbery – 4 incidents reported – 300% increase
Auto Thefts – 9 incidents reported – 50% increase
None of the robberies appear to be related and many of the incidents have unusual circumstances surrounding the incidents. Of the nine auto thefts, only 5 of them involved an unknown suspect.
The thing to remember is that, like it or not, crime is going to happen. That is why it is important to remember to always practice crime prevention by:
Locking doors and windows both day and night, minimize the ability for someone standing outside to see inside your home, leaving garage doors down, lock doors and windows of vehicles, do not keep personal property inside a vehicle - especially in open view and most importantly ---watch for and call 911 if suspicious activity is observed in your neighborhood!
Helpful Information About Burglaries!
Residential burglaries do continue to occur on and around the beat. The majority of these incidents occur during daytime/daylight hours. A lot fo times, the suspects will knock on the front door and when no one responds, they will force open a door or window in the front side or rear of the home.
The most common items taken are flat panel televisions, video game systems and laptop computers/peripherals. If you own one of these items, be sure to record the serial numbers and keep them in a safe place. It would also be helpfull to take photographs of property and especially jewelry. There have been many instances when the department has recovered stolen property but cannot match it up with burglary victims which results in citizens not getting their property back. When victims can immediately provide serial numbers on stolen property, it will be entered into a national database. Pawn slips on every item gets submitted to the police department and checked in this database and other law enforcement agencies will use it to check on property they believe to be stolen. This can also aid in creating solvability for your case.
Seasonal Crime Tips
As the weather warms up, people will be getting outside more often and start working in their yards. Please keep in mind that there are criminals out there who specifically look for open garage doors and will steal lawnmowers, weedeaters, tools...even gas from open garages. Please avoid leaving your garage door open and unattended and help watch our for your neighbors...even during daylight hours. If you notice a garage door left open, please be neighborly and point it out to them that it is open and that they risk someone stealing something.
Community Meetings
"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmond Burke
Informed and involved citizens are the greatest resource for a safe community. There are many citizen-driven groups who inform and unite neighbors on our beat. Get involved and shape your community!
DAB - The District Advisory Board is the voice of the citizens to their elected City Council person. 36 Beat falls within two different Council Districts. If you reside inside the Beat and live south of Harry, you are in District 3 and are represented by Councilman Jim Skelton. DAB 3 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm at 101 E. Pawnee (The WATER Center). If you live north of Harry, you are in District 2. Sue Schlapp represents DAB 2 which meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Rockwell branch library.
Eastridge Neighborhood Association - This group meets to strengthen the community within the area bordered by Kellogg to the north, Rock (east), Harry (south), and Woodlawn (west). Meetings are at Boston Rec Center every third Monday at 7 pm.
Mt. Vernon NA - Draw a line along Funston to Edgemoor, north to Osie and east to Faulders, south to Funston and east to Woodlawn, south to Mt Vernon and back west to Battin, north to Funston- this encompasses the Mt. Vernon NA. Meetings are every other month (Odd Months) on the second Thursday, beginning at 6:30 pm, at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
Sunnybrook I N/A - this association just started up in November of 2009 and extends from Rock Rd to the drainage creek approx 3 blocks east of Rock and from Orme (just behind Eastgate Shopping Center) south to Dresden St (just north of the turnpike). They meet on the second Tuesday of each Month at the Korean Presbyterian Church located at 8035 E. Gilbert. Meetings start at 6:30pm.
Resources
WPD Community Affairs Section - The Community Affairs Section handles larger community-based projects. They are specially trained to perform business and residence safety surveys. Officers assigned to the section also publish great information about general safety and crime prevention. 268-4101
Office of Central Inspection - Improper or no household trash collection, trash on premises, tall grass and weeds, run down buildings and illegal dumping. RVs or boats improperly stored, signs in public right of way, emergency board up of vacant houses. 268-4460
Animal Control - Anything to do with animals at large, viscious dogs, loud or habitual barking or being improperly treated/cared for. 268-8378
Fire Department Prevention - Fire safety education, juvenile fire starter counseling. 268-4441
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Wichita Police Department’s 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.