Last Updated: January 4, 2008
36 Beat News
Published by Officer D.G. Oblinger #2110
36 Beat Community Policing Officer
350 S. Edgemoor, Wichita KS 67218
Work: 688-9300 / Community Policing Office 688-9545
Email - doblinger@wichita.gov
Introduction
I am Officer Dan Oblinger. As the 36 Beat Coordinator, I encourage communication between citizens and the Police Department, focus police resources on specific neighborhood problems, manage city warrant service in this area, and work with the Office of Central Inspection and Environmental Services to identify blighted areas that contribute to crime in our community. Please contact me with questions or concerns about this portion of the city, or for general information about what I can do for you as a resident of 36 Beat! Check this webpage monthly, as I update crime trends, safety tips, and important ongoing projects. My contact information is listed above. The most efficient way to reach me is to e-mail me at doblinger@wichita.gov. My normal work days are from Tuesday to Friday during afternoon and early evening hours. Stay Safe!
*NEW* Attention Residents of 36 Beat *NEW*
The Wichita Police Department is reaching out to businesses and residents of 36 Beat. I am compiling contact information for all businesses. Please call me or e-mail me with that information, including an overnight contact in the event of an emergency. If you reside on this beat, please come to your respective Neighborhood Association meeting! It is a simple way to get more comprehensive information and education than what is available on-line. Landlords, please read the note about Rental Owners, Inc further down on this page.
The San Pablo Project
The Wichita Police Department, in association with the Eastridge Neighborhood Association, landlords, tenants, homeowners, City Governament, and business owners, is targeting the San Pablo Neighborhood for a revitalization initiative. We seek to emulate the results of the Hunter and Cottonwood Project in this long-neglected area of Southeast Wichita. With a name like "Saint Paul", we expect success!
Why? Due to a sharp increase in burglaries, assaults, robberies, and suspicious activity, the Police Department and its partners are identifying and abating causes of crime and disorder.
Where is the targeted area? The 800-900 blocks of South San Pablo street, and the surrounding properties on Royal, Lincoln, and Governeour streets will be our focus. This includes Governeour Manor Apartments.
What will be done?
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Comprehensive Crime Analysis
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Surveys will be distributed to area residents
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Increased patrol on foot, bicycle, and car by beat officers
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Networking and education of landlords
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Business Watch
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REGULAR UPDATES ON THIS WEBSITE!
If you have been waiting to get involved, this is your chance! If you live in this area, e-mail or call Officer Oblinger with your impression of the neighborhood and what could be done to improve its safety. If you see a crime being committed, or something in the area that "just doesn't look right"- call 911! The Police Department regularly solves crimes and safeguards lives and property while responding to these "suspicious character" 911 calls. Stay tuned for specific information as the project progresses.
PROGRESS REPORT:
*NEW* Landlords who own San Pablo Multi-plexes met in November to begin an association of property owners in this area. Representatives of Rental Owners, Inc. and The National Screening Bureau gave presentations about tools landlords can use to increase profits while providing superior services and properties to their tenants and the community at large.
Officers from Patrol East increased their patrol of the area. On the 25th of November, we placed five officers on a special assingment and arrested five suspects in and around the area.
Progress is being made- since we started taking action in San Pablo, there have been no burglaries! Many of the targets of drug complaints in this block have moved or been evicted... These concrete results are the beginning of more good things to come.
The alley along the east side of San Pablo was re-graded by City Public Works.
The Wichita Police Department is planning a survey to be done in this area, gauging the makeup of the population and their needs. Please call Officer Oblinger to assist. *NEW*
Crime Trends
*NEW* Public Access Daily Crime Maps Wnat up-to-date visual representations of crimes that occur all over the city, including 36 beat? Go to http://projects.kansas.com/crime/ There you will find "pin maps" showing different categories of crimes updated every weekday. This is an amazing resource for all citizens, and is similar to a more complex program I use to track crime trends. For a search engine of City of Wichita warrants, go to http://services.wichita.gov/Courtdataservices/courtwarrantsearch.aspx.
*NEW* Gas Thefts, 36 Beat There has been a rash of gasoline thefts from vehicles parked at residences in the east side of Wichita. The suspects either siphon the gas from unsecured tanks, or drill a hole in the bottom of the gas tank and drain the gas into a container. If you have a large truck or vehicle, especially a commercial truck, be aware of this trend! Park your cars/trucks in your drive, and keep your exterior house lights on. Be aware of activity in your neighborhood. Report suspicious characters, especially with hoses or gas cans, to 911.
Juvenile Delinquency, 7300 E. Morris If you live in the 7300 and 7200 blocks of E. Morris, you should have received an informational flyer about this complaint. For all citizens near the area, we have been contacted by several citizens about a home on the block where juveniles are going to skip school, and party after curfew hours. Be aware of juveniles loitering in the area, loud noise from people in cars, and general delinquency. Call Officer Oblinger with further information in defining these types of activities in the area, and call 911 if you see these kids misbehaving.
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 on the second Thursday, beginning at 6:30 pm, at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
*NEW* Rental Owners, Inc. *NEW* - Did you know approximately 50% of residents in Wichita are in rental or leased properties? Are you a landlord or property owner in the Greater Wichita area? Rental Owners Inc. is an association of landlords geared towards promoting best business practices in the rental industry! Join them on the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 pm at 901 N. Porter in the Civitan Building.
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, animal hoarding, 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, 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.