City of Wichita - Patrol North 48 Beat
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48 Beat



Officers assigned to 48 Beat


Officer Steve Jerrell
Community Policing
Beat Coordinator

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1st Shift
Officer R. Bryand
2nd Shift
Open
3rd Shift
Officer J. Soto
4th Shift
Officer C. Clark
 

 SCAT Officer
Officer A. Tapia 
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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 48

Type of Crime

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Murder

1

1

0

1

1

Rape

4

11

5

9

3

Individual Robbery

11

6

9

11

9

Business Robbery

3

1

5

1

1

Agg. Assault Drive By

4

3

5

2

3

Residential Burglary

94

89

87

77

82

Non-Res. Burglary

77

62

49

52

39

Larceny 

312

277

285

238

213

Auto Theft

70

39

51

44

44

Vandalism

359

337

328

297

251

Totals

935

826

824

732

646

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48 Beat


 
The boundaries for 48 beat changed on Dec 29, 2011.   The new boundaries only go to 25th street North, and now include the North Riverside Neighborhood Association.  Please review the new map above. 
Right after the boundary changes went into effect, Officer Steve Jerrell took over as the beat coordinator on 48 beat.  

 

Monthly Crime Prevention Tips From

The Community Affairs Section

 

 

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.

 

Meetings 

 

Special Events & Community Meetings

Eventos Especiales & Juntas de la Comunidad

 

 

 

District Advisory Board VI meets the first Monday of the month at the Evergreen Neighborhood City Hall, located at 2700 N. Woodland, begins at 6:30 p.m. For additional information contact the Neighborhood Assistant Terry Dozal at 303-8042.

 

District Advisory Board VI (El grupo de Consejeros del Distrito VI) se reune el primer Lunes de cada mes en el Evergreen Neighborhood City Hall, localizado al 2700N. Woodland, empezando a las 6:30 p.m. para mas informacion contacte la asistante del Vecindario Terry Dozal al 303-8042.  meets the first Monday of the month at the

 Evergreen Neighborhood City Hall, located at 2700 N. Woodland, begins at 6:30 p.m. For additional information contact the Neighborhood Assistant Terry Dozal at 303-8042.

 

 

 

 
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Gang Felony Assault 268-4191
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