City of Wichita - Patrol South 22 Beat
Friday, February 10, 2012 :: Currently 30 degrees in Wichita

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Wichita, Kansas 67202

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Patrol South

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Crime Tips Form

Citizens Police Academy Application Form
Lectures Online Request Form
Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting Form
Neighborhood Watch Block Leader Seminar
Suspicious Person Reporting Form
Traffic Complaint Form
Vacation Home Report

 

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22 Beat

 
 

 
Officers assigned to 22 Beat

Nathan Schwiethale
Community Policing
Beat Coordinator

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1st Shift
Officer T. Fulcher
2nd Shift
Officer T. Balderas
3rd Shift
Officer A. Gillespie
4th Shift
Officer R. Redenbaugh
 

 SCAT Officer
Officer D. Inkelaar
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Traffic Officer
Officer F. Silva
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reporting areas or neighborhoods, please
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 Previous Year Statistics for Beat 22

Type of Crime

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Murder

3

0

2

0

2

Rape

12

9

6

12

6

Individual Robbery

19

20

7

7

14

Business Robbery

0

1

3

0

1

Agg. Assault Drive By

0

0

0

0

0

Residential Burglary

52

47

44

38

47

Non-Res. Burglary

31

29

25

30

23

Larceny 

336

372

326

261

279

Auto Theft

64

44

25

31

39

Vandalism

185

220

172

134

171

Totals

702

742

610

513

582

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Last Updated:  February 2011

 

 

Patrol South Community Policing

321 N. Mead, Wichita KS

Office: 316-688-9358

Personal Safety/ Dealing with a Physical Attack

PHASES OF ATTACK:

The degree of aggression varies from assault to assault, but there are three phases to an attack. Phase one- confrontation- the attacker wants to engage you on some level to test your response. What will your response be? Phase two- attack- this can last seconds or, in worst-case scenarios, hours or days. There are no set rules for how to survive an attack. Whatever you need to do to stay alive is appropriate. Phase three- retreat- in a non-confrontational way, prompt the attacker to leave. For instance say “that’s all my money now leave.” Don’t start screaming at your attacker. Your goal now is to get away quickly. Sometimes if you become verbally or physically aggressive with your attacker you may start the process all over again.

 

DEFENDING AN ATTACK:

There are several ways to defend an attack. However, not all attacks can be defended. These are a few ideas on ways that you may defend an attack. Remember these may not always work and in some instances nothing works.

 

COMPLIANCE:

If compliance is one of the options you choose, take a deep breath and try to remain calm. Attempt to get a good description of the attacker. Look for an escape route or alternative. You must always use good judgment.

 

SCREAMING:

Screaming or yelling depends on the circumstances. Are there people around that may hear you? It may be more successful that pleading or crying. Screaming or yelling acknowledges that you are unwilling to be controlled. If at all possible, run to another location.

 

PSYCHOLOGICAL:

Use your mind and try to get out of the situation. Tell the attacker that you have some type of disease or come up with an excuse such as you hear a car coming. Tell the attacker that you’re pregnant. Pretend to go along and look for an opportunity to run or escape.

 

SELF-DEFENSE:

Consider your own personality and take classes at a qualified school with an instructor.

 

WEAPONS:

If you are going to use a weapon, you must be familiar with that weapon whether it is a gun, taser, knife, pepper spray or other type. Be sure to check that your weapon is legal to carry and any restrictions that could be in place for that particular weapon. Weapons involve reaction time and location. Where is it when you need it? You must remember that the weapon can be taken away from you and used against you. If a weapon is used, it must be done so effectively.

 

UP COMING MEETINGS

D.A.B. I

 District Advisory Board ( D.A.B.) 1 meets the first Monday of

every month at 6:30 PM at Atwater.

 

A.E.C.H

Advocates for Ending Chronic Homelessness meets every Tuesday at 5:30 pm at

Interfaith Ministries at 829 N. Market.  AECH is promoting the winter overflow shelter and needs volunteers!  

 

BEAT NEWS

We are showing an increase in burglaries in your area. Remember to keep your home doors and windows  locked and always keep your garage doors shut, even while home. Try to help you neighbhorhood by calling 911 for suspicious characters in neighbhoorhood.   They types of items that are being taken are laptops, game consoles, televisions, tools & cash.

 

 

 

 

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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

 

Currently "the church on the street" feeds homeless on Sundays at 100 N. St. Francis. If you would like to help or donate click on this link for more information on how!

www.churchonthestreetwichita.org

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  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 2672111.

     o Citizens living outside of Wichita can report criminal activity anonymously by

                  calling 1800222TIPS

     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.

     o All tips received by Crime Stoppers are anonymous and no one will ever ask

                  your name.

 

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GRAFFITALERT!: As the weather gets warmer downtown, you will see an increase in graffiti. According to the Departmnt of Justice the best way to defeat graffiti is to have it removed immediatly so the suspects can't enjoy it. Plus, this adds a sense of ownership to the area and sends a message that this will not be tolerated. If you see graffiti, please call

OCI at 268-4481.

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Wichita Police Department Citizen Advisory

 

The Wichita Police Department needs your help!  The Beat Team has noted an increase in Vehicle Thefts and Larceny to Autos on 22 Beat.  These crimes are occurring during the daytime and evening hours.  The Wichita Police Department has numerous officers working on the problem, however you can also help protect your neighborhood. If you see anything that looks suspicious call 911 immediately.   Give the dispatcher the best description that you can so officers can attempt to locate the person in order to identify them and question them on their activity. Often criminals watch the effected area before committing crimes.

 

Please remember to never leave your car running unattended.  This is an invitation for a Thief to Steal Your Car!  Always take your keys with you and lock your car when you are not using it.  Typically thieves look for cars left running at convenient stores and gas stations.

 

If you have questions or concerns about this issue, or if you are interested in additional ways you can protect yourself or your property, please feel free to contact your Community Policing Beat Coordinator Officer Nate Schwiethale at 462-2777 or nschwiethale@wichita.gov or Auto Theft Investigations at 268-4336 We are working hard within your community to keep you and your property safe but WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 

 

 

 

Below are some tips you can use to avoid being the victim of a car thief, or having a theft from your vehicle:

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.

 

 

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