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  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 Email me here

Traffic Officer Officer F. Silva Email me here

   

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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.         ******************************************************************************** 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 *****************************************************         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.      o All tips received by Crime Stoppers are anonymous and no one will ever ask                   your name.   _______________________________________________________ GRAFFITI  ALERT!: 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. __________________________________________________________________     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.