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23 Beat

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Officers assigned to 23 Beat

Officer Alex Recio
Community Policing
Beat Coordinator
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1st Shift Officer B. Arterburn	2nd Shift Officer J. Griggs	3rd Shift Officer C. Welsh	4th Shift Officer M. McKee

 

SCAT Officer Officer C. Schuler Email me here

Traffic Officer Officer J. Summerer Email me here

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reporting areas or neighborhoods, please click here.

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 Previous Year Statistics for Beat 23     

  

Type of Crime	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Murder	2	0	2	1	1
Rape	6	8	7	4	9
Individual Robbery	14	13	23	11	15
Business Robbery	2	1	10	1	4
Agg. Assault Drive By	2	1	0	0	1
Residential Burglary	74	68	101	77	92
Non-Res. Burglary	57	37	18	48	49
Larceny	289	255	216	237	247
Auto Theft	71	52	42	29	53
Vandalism	210	187	297	175	185
Totals	727	622	716	583	656

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UPDATED JANUARY 2012 Officer Alex Recio Patrol South Community Policing 321 N. Mead, Wichita KS Work: 316-688-935               Neighborhood Meetings District Advisory Board I Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month at The Atwater City Hall, 2755 E. 19th at 6:30pm.    Linwood Neighborhood Associaion Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at Asbury Church-Linwood Campus, 1248 S. Lulu at 10:00am.   South Central Neighborhood Association (SCNA) Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Main at 6:30pm  for additional information contact Bill Davis at 262-3158.     NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER NovDec SCNA newsletter.pdf _______________________________________________________________ 9-1-1 Citizen's Academy and Internship Program What is the 9-1-1 Citizen’s Academy? The 9-1-1 Citizen's Academy is a 12 hour program designed to provide citizens with a background and working knowledge of Sedgwick County Emergency Communications and the 9-1-1 system. The purpose of the 9-1-1 Citizen's Academy is to foster a closer relationship between Emergency Communications and the community we serve. Classes for the 9-1-1 Citizen’s Academy are held quarterly. They are typically scheduled for two consecutive Saturday sessions from 8:00a.m. Through 12:00p.m. There is a third and four-hour observation session that is conducted the week after the second classroom meeting. The third session is scheduled individually with the student and allows them to observe later in the evening during a busier time of day. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and either live, work, or attend school in Sedgwick County. Applicants are required to fill out an application which authorizes Emergency Communication to conduct a background search. Applicants cannot have any felony convictions. For more information and/or an application, contact: Major Elora Randleas Support Services Division 316-660-4977 Or check out the website for an application and dates for future academies: www.sedgwickcounty.org/dispatch       Alert   Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle!   Thieves often target vehicles with valuables in plain sight.   Every year the Wichita Police Department notices a large increase in preventable auto thefts in neighborhoods like yours. Most of these incidents occur during the early morning hours; however it is not uncommon for this type of crime to occur during throughout the day. Kansas State Law prohibits a person from leaving their vehicle running unattended for any amount of time. The Police Department is notifying you of this crime trend as a type of education and not taking criminal action at this time. Your awareness and help in combating this criminal activity is greatly appreciated.     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.      Wichita Police Department Citizen Advisory Citizen Alert Network Overview Instantaneous and proactive communication from local law enforcement to you! The Wichita Police Department Citizen Alert Network allows WPD to instantly update you about crimes, emergencies and other important information. All alerts are delivered to you by email. Alerts sent by text message to your cell phone are also available. Citizen Alerts inform all registered users of public safety concerns in your area. The alerts contain information about crime trends, descriptions of suspects, missing persons, and advice on personal safety and how to safeguard property. Business Alerts are targeted to specific business types so your business will receive information about crimes that are pertinent to your business. Case Alerts allow law enforcement to automatically disseminate information about open cases to all Registered Citizen Alert users. Watch Group Alerts allow law enforcement to send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods with Information about crimes that are happening in their immediate area. Secure two‐way communication between public and local law enforcement   Probably the biggest benefit of the Citizen Alert Network is the way it allows two‐way communication between law enforcement and the public. Law enforcement can update citizens on situations that require their attention. As the public learns about fugitives, missing persons and unsolved cases, it can provide tips directly to the officer and detective assigned to the case. All current Alerts can be viewed from the Wichita Police Department Citizen Observer Site here.   What Parents Can Do To Prevent Gang Involvement • Get involved in your child’s     school activities • Be a positive role model and set     the right example • Know your child’s friends and     their families • Encourage good study habits • Teach your child how to cope     with peer pressure • Help your child develop good     conflict resolution skills • Encourage your child to participate     in positive after‐school activities     like rec centers, organized sports,     etc. • Join or create a neighborhood watch     or association, and report and remove     graffiti   • Listen to your child’s concerns     about gangs. Talk with your     child about the dangers and     consequences of gang involvement.     Let your child know that     you don’t want to see him or     her hurt or arrested. Explain to     your child that he or she should NOT: • Associate with gang     members • Attend parties or social     events sponsored by     gangs • Use hand signs, symbols     or language that is     meaningful to gangs • Wear clothing, including     specific colors,     which may have meaning     to gangs in your     area.     ________________________________________ Please call The Office of Central Inspection at 268-4481 for graffiti complaints and removals. If you have any information about the identity of anyone painting any graffiti on property that is not theirs, please report it to the Wichita Police Department. Graffiti destroys the sense of safety and ownership of your neighborhood and gives the criminals the impression that the people that live there don't care.  Here's what you can do to help: Keep an eye out for suspicious behavior, paying special attention to individuals or groups who are loitering. Improve lighting on your property, consider installing motion detector lights in order to discourage vandalism and thefts. IF YOU WITNESS AN ACT OF GRAFFITI-VANDALISM IN PROGRESS, CALL 911 AND PLEASE GIVE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOCATION, SUSPECTS  AND VEHICLES.   Suspicious Activity What is suspicious? People looking into cars or checking to see if the car is unlocked People looking into windows of a house People walking through yards or where they don’t belong Cars that are not familiar in your neighborhood driving back and forth down the street If you believe it is suspicious, it probably is! Watch and take note of anything you see. Start with clothing: color, patterns, numbers, and don’t forget hats and gloves. Are they carrying anything with them? Bags, tools, etc. Do you see any weapons? Guns, knives, bats, etc. What is the last direction of travel before you lost sight of them. Did they get in a car? If so, what color, model, or even how many doors, and a license tag is great, too! Did they go in a house? If so, do you know the address, or what the house looks like and what vehicles are in front of it? Look for others around them; they may be participants or witnesses too! When you call 911, the dispatcher will ask you these questions, now you can be prepared! _____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ SAFETY TIPS AND CRIME PREVENTION Top 10 tips for building safe and connected neighborhoods:   1.  Get to know your neighbors and learn their names.   2.  Be aware of what's normal in your neighborhood and what's unusual.   3.  Meet your neighbors' kids and introduce them to yours.   4.  While away, ask a neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail.   5.  Regularly change your walking route and times.   6.  Get to know the police and fire personnel working in your neighborhood.   7.  Help out elderly neighbors on your block.   8.  Report suspicious activities.   9.  Trust your instincts.   10.  Work together to get your neighborhood clean, and keep it clean.   Information to Know: Do a home inventory of your property. Take photos or video of your property and store in a safe place such as a fire safe or safe deposit box. Write down Make/Model/Serial numbers to your property, including tools and electronics. This information is valuable in the unfortunate event of a theft. This is our best chance of recovering items if you do end up being a victim. Burglaries can happen anywhere at anytime. Don't be a victim. Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you're home. Install deadbolt locks on your doors. Get to know your neighbors and who belongs in your neighborhood. Trim trees and shrubs to provide a clear view of your home. Keep your garage doors closed. If you see suspicious activity, people, or vehicles in your neighborhood, call 911.   Home Security: A Look at Ways to Secure Doors Using Strike Plates and Key Control DoorsThere are many sizes, shapes and types of exterior doors. The security of any door depends on its construction. The Hollow Core Door is the most commonly used. It is also the least secure. It consists of a wood frame covered with a thin veneer; it is supported by cardboard arranged in a honeycomb fashion, to keep the veneer from collapsing. This type of door should be used as an interior door only. The Solid Wood Door provides good security. It is constructed entirely of heavy wood. Some doors have decorative wooden panel inserts that greatly reduce its security. The Solid Core Door provides good security. It is constructed much the same way as the hollow core door; however, the center is filled with compressed particle-type material that provides strength. The Metal Door is becoming a favorite exterior door and it provides good security. It consists of a frame covered in a 16 to 20 gauge steel covering. The center of the door is filled with compressed hard foam.Strike Plates The weakest area of many doors and locking devices is the strike plate. High security strike plates mounted with three-inch screws will strengthen the doorframe where the throw of the dead bolt meets. The three-inch screws will extend through the doorframe and secure into the stud or existing frame structure of the home. With shorter screws, the strike plate is only secured into the doorframe, which is usually constructed of soft wood that splinters easily. Deadbolt Locks The Spring Latch, key in the knob lockset, offers zero security. Known as the "credit card" or "ten second" model, is found on many homes. On exterior doors, this lock set should be an addition to the deadbolt lock. Doors leading into the home from an attached garage or from the basement should be considered an exterior door. A Single Cylinder Deadbolt lock functions with a key from the outside and thumb turn from the inside. Single cylinder deadbolts are intended to be used on solid doors with no glass within 40 inches of the lock. Operation Identification  Operation Identification is a citizen's burglary prevention program for use in homes and business. The Operation ID program involves the marking of property with an identifying number, recording important information and using digital photography as a means of discouraging burglary and theft.  Click here to find out more about Operation ID.   Top 10 signs of an Abuser Jealousy & Possessiveness Becomes jealous over your family, friends, co-workers. Tries to isolate you. Views his woman and children as his property instead of as unique individuals. Accuses you of cheating or flirting with other men without cause. Always asks where you’ve been and with whom in an accusatory manner.   Control He is overly demanding of your time and must be the center of your attention. He controls finances, the car, and the activities you partake in. Becomes angry if woman begins showing signs of independence or strength.   Superiority He is always right, has to win or be in charge. He always justifies his actions so he can be “right” by blaming you or others. A verbally abusive man will talk down to you or call you names in order to make himself feel better. The goal of an abusive man is to make you feel weak so they can feel powerful. Abusers are frequently insecure and this power makes them feel better about themselves.   Manipulates Tells you you’re crazy or stupid so the blame is turned on you. Tries to make you think that it’s your fault he is abusive. Says he can’t help being abusive so you feel sorry for him and you keep trying to “help” him. Tells others you are unstable.   Mood Swings His mood switches from aggressive and abusive to apologetic and loving after the abuse has occurred.   Actions don’t match words He breaks promises, says he loves you and then abuses you.   Punishes you An emotionally abusive man may withhold sex, emotional intimacy, or plays the “silent game” as punishment when he doesn’t get his way. He verbally abuses you by frequently criticizing you.   Unwilling to seek help An abusive man doesn’t think there is anything wrong with him so why should he seek help? Does not acknowledge his faults or blames it on his childhood or outside circumstances.   Disrespects women Shows no respect towards his mother, sisters, or any women in his life. Thinks women are stupid and worthless.   Has a history of abusing women and/or animals or was abused himself Batterers repeat their patterns and seek out women who are submissive and can be controlled. Abusive behavior can be a generational dysfunction and abused men have a great chance of becoming abusers. Men who abuse animals are much more likely to abuse women also.   YWCA Women's Crisis Center 24 HOUR crisis line (316) 267-7233   _______________________________________________________   Organizing Neighborhood Watch Block by block community mobilization is the most powerful weapon in the war on drugs. A neighborhood watch is the fastest, safest, and most effective way to rid your neighborhood of a drug house and prevent it from coming back. Why? Your neighbors and you coming together gives you power and power gives you results to take back your neighborhood block. For information on starting a neighborhood watch you can call me at (316) 337-9200 or email me at arecio@wichita.gov. _______________________________________________________________________ South Central Neighborhood Plan After several years of hard work and dedication, the "South Central Neighborhood Plan" was adopted last May as an amendment to the "Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive Plan"! Congratulations, South Central! Now its time to put the plan into action.  Creation of a committee of neighborhood citizens and business owners to guide plan implementation was discussed in detail. If you would like to become involved with plan implementation, please contact Vicki Adamson at vickie@dognshake.com or (316) 681-3072 or Bill Davis at upbill57@yahoo.com or (316) 262-3158. For more information, you may also contact Scott Knebel, Principal Planner, Advanced Plans Division at sknebel@wichita.gov or (316) 268-4456. The plan is available by clicking on the link below.  South Central Neighborhood Plan  ______________________________________________________________________   Helpful Numbers Animal Control 268-8473 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license. Environmental Health 268-8351 - Improper or no household trash collection, 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 268-4460 - Illegal parking in front yard, RV's, boats etc. improperly stored, signs in public right of way, emergency board up of vacant houses. If you have questions, or are not sure who to contact you may contact your Community Police Officer who should be able to direct you to the proper department. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Neighborhood Traffic News The Beat Team is addressing a problem with speeding on S. Broadway between Kellogg and Lincoln Streets. Officers will be conducting radar assignments for the next several weeks. Officers will also be monitoring school zone areas. _______________________________________________________________________________    Do you know which City Council District you live in?  Click in the link below to find out. http://gis.wichita.gov/website/GIS/council/tablen.asp   ______________________________________________________________________________   Click the banner. You may help solve the crime of the week   *The Wichita Police Department has worked with homeless organizations to produce a brochure full of available resources.  The link below will give you a PDF file to print off as many as you like!     Wichita Homeless Resources Los Recourses Para Los Sin Hogar en Wichita