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399 Beat

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Officers assigned to 399 Beat

Officer Jason Dautrich
Community Policing
Beat Coordinator
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1st Shift Officer S. Clifton	2nd Shift Officer A. Mattson	3rd Shift Officer A. Demby	4th Shift Officer B. Johnson

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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 399

  

Type of Crime	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Murder	0	0	0	0	2
Rape	7	8	6	3	9
Individual Robbery	5	5	2	2	4
Business Robbery	1	2	7	5	2
Agg. Assault Drive By	4	2	0	0	1
Residential Burglary	65	89	81	97	95
Non-Res. Burglary	44	42	26	28	46
Larceny	361	440	384	377	363
Auto Theft	47	49	41	30	50
Vandalism	261	301	282	236	227
Totals	795	938	829	778	799

  

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Updated September 2011 Published by Officer Jason Dautrich Patrol East Community Policing 350 S. Edgemoor, Wichita KS 67218 Work: 350-3420 / Community Policing Office 688-9545 E-mail: ljdautrich@wichita.gov     ____________________________________________________________________________________   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. ______________________________________   Each month we will be featuring a monthly update of ways to make your home more secure. Please take the time to check out the information as it will help reduce your chances of being the victim of a burglary. If you have any questions or would like a Home Security Survey feel free to contact the Community Policing Office and I will get one scheduled for you. 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.      _____________________________________________ Auto Larcenies There have been several reports made from victims this last month about suspects breaking into cars while they are parked outside in parking lots.  Purses are being left in the vehicles in plain view while parked unattended. In some cases the cars were even unlocked.  Please DO NOT leave your purses, handbags or any items of value in plain sight in your vehicles.  It only takes seconds for someone to break into your car and take you purse and all of its contents.  This can also lead to identity theft!! _____________________________________________________________  NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Neighborhood Watch is a program of residents working with the Police Department for a safer community. It's not just a program to report suspicious activities and crime, but a program designed to confront and resolve safety problems within the neighborhood. These problems can include abandoned cars, deteriorating housing, loitering, littering, drug abuse or sales, etc. Neighborhood Watch is a program based on neighbors caring about neighbors. The benefits to participating neighborhoods include a more caring community, more watchful eyes for the elderly and children, an added peace of mind when at work or on vacation, and a deterrent to crime. When people take a more personal interest in their neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors. HOW TO START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP Neighborhood Watch groups should be about one city block in size. It's best to keep the size small so that everyone in the group can know each other and can see each other's house. To start a Neighborhood Watch group, you must have the interest and commitment of the rest of your block. It is suggested that you go door-to-door and talk to your neighbors (you might want to get the help of another neighbor on the block). Find out from the others if they are interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch group. If they are, determine what is the best day for them to get together for the initial meeting (example: Tuesday evening works best for the majority of the block). WHERE ARE THE MEETINGS HELD? Generally speaking, it's best if the Neighborhood Watch meetings can be held in the block. In an individual home or church is usually best. If those attending can walk to the meeting, that is the ideal. When the weather is nice, many blocks hold their meetings outside; in someone's front yard, and ask everyone to bring a lawn chair. HOW LONG WILL THE MEETING LAST? Neighborhood Watch meetings last about an hour. WHAT HAPPENS THEN? Once the initial meeting is conducted, your group is on its own. How involved your neighborhood becomes is strictly up to you. Many Neighborhood Watch groups have annual cook-outs, garage sales, and clean-ups. Some other groups sponsor a needy family or collect food during the holiday season. It is best for Neighborhood Watch groups to get together at least once a year. This enables them to meet new people who may have moved into the block and to keep current with what's going on with their neighbors. The key to an effective Neighborhood Watch group is to know what is "normal" on your block, so that you can recognize the "out of the ordinary" activities and report them to the Police Department. _________________________________________________________________________ FACEBOOK AND TWITTER USERS If your a user of Facebook or Twitter.  Please take the time to become a fan of the WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT SITE.  This provides tons of information on the latest happenings in the Wichita area.      Useful Numbers Patrol North 350-3400 Patrol East 350-3420 Patrol South 350-3440 Patrol West 350-3460 Gang/Felony Assault 268-4191  The Police Department often receives calls about neighborhood problems such as animals being left in poor conditions, abandoned houses or inoperable cars left on private property. The city has several sections to deal with these problems. Below is a list of those departments and a sample of the types of issues they handle.   Animal Control 268-8378 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license.    Environmental Health 268-8351 - Improper  or no household  trashcollection, trash  on  premises, tall grass and weeds, animal hoarding, run down buildings and illegal dumping. Fire   Department   Prevention  268-4441  -  Fire safety education, juvenile fire starter counseling.     Office Of Central Inspection (OCI) 268-4460 - Illegal parking in front yard, RV's, boats etc. improperly stored vehicles, signs in public right of way, emergency board up of vacant houses.   ONLINE REPORTING: To report suspicious activity in your neighborhood that does not require an officers immediate response try our city website.  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/SuspiciousActivity.htm To report a traffic accident online:  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/AccidentReport.htm To advise the WPD that you will be on vacation: /CityOffices/Police/Forms/Vacation.htm To report a traffic complaint:  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/NOTE.htm