Homeless Brochures are here!!!
*The Wichita Police Department has worked with homeless organizations to produce a brochure full of available resources. The links below will give you a PDF file to print off as many as you like!
Wichita Homeless Resources
Los Recursos Para Los Sin Hogar en Wichita
*****************************************************
Crime Stoppers Neighborhood Initiative
•
The Crime Stoppers Neighborhood Initiative is a project designed to encourage citizens
to report crime and criminal activity around neighborhood drug houses. Citizens are
also encouraged to report all suspicious activity regardless where it occurs.
•
The initiative is not meant to replace citizens reporting of criminal activity to their
community police officer or City Hall neighborhood assistant. Rather, the project is
designed to give citizens an anonymous alternative to report drug houses or other
crimes in their neighborhood should they choose to do so.
•
Crime Stoppers encourages citizens to get to know their beat and community police
officers who can assist them in many ways. These officers have a broad perspective of
activities taking place in the neighborhoods the patrol and can be a valuable resource.
•
In addition, Crime Stoppers encourages citizens to develop a working relationship with
the neighborhood assistant in their city council district. These City employees can
answer questions about many city services, and are can assist citizens in many ways.
•
Crime Stoppers has expanded the way it now receives anonymous tips from citizens.
o
Citizens can still report criminal activity anonymously by calling 267‐2111.
o
Citizens living outside of Wichita can report criminal activity anonymously by
calling 1
‐800‐222‐TIPS
o
Citizens can report criminal activity anonymously by sending a text message on
their cell phones to CRIMES (274637) and beginning their message with the word
TIP217. It’s a good idea to program this number into your cell phone address
book so it will be handy when you need it.
o
Citizens can also report criminal activity anonymously by going to the Crime
Stoppers website,
www.wsccs.com.
o
If citizens choose do to so, they can report criminal activity by going to the
Wichita Police Department website,
www.wichitapolice.com, going to the
Records Information link, and clicking on the link to
Report Suspicious Activity in
Your Neighborhood
1. The best and only way to prevent thefts from motor vehicles is never to leave valuables in your car unattended – particularly electronic goods such as cellular phones and laptop computers. Preventing the theft of car radios is more difficult. Some car stereo manufacturers make detachable faceplates or stereos that pull easily from the dashboard, allowing you to take it with you or lock it in the trunk.
2. Many thieves now break into cars if there are signs that checkbooks, personal documents, purses, mail or personal items, which would assist in the crime of identity theft, may be inside.
3. Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership titles, or credit cards in your vehicle.
4. Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight.
5. If you have a button inside your car that opens the trunk when no key is in the ignition, valuables in your trunk are not secure.
6. Thieves may break into your vehicle if a garage door opener is visible, if they know where you live, or if your car is parked in front of your house. This gives them access to at least your garage and possibly your home.
7. Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business, store, etc.
8. Never leave any keys in the car or ignition, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes.
9. Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home.
10. Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, when possible;
11. Install a mechanical device that locks the steering wheel, column, or brakes. These devices will deter some criminals.
12. Investigate the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles.
13. If you must leave your key with a valet, attendant, or mechanic leave only the ignition key. Make sure you are dealing with a reputable firm.
14. Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will need this information to take a report; and,
15. Many vehicles today come with some type of security system from the factory. Normally there are upgraded systems available if you ask. The best choices are systems that shut off the fuel supply so that a car can't be started or driven.
16. If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately.