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26 Beat

Officer Claudale Cavanaugh Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here

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Officers assigned to 26 Beat

1st Shift Officer E. Naasz	2nd Shift Officer K. Goebel	3rd Shift Officer J. McCluskey	4th Shift Officer J. Seachris

 

SCAT Officer Officer P. Duff  Email me here

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 Previous Year Statistics for Beat 26

   

Type of Crime	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	0	0	3	0	1	0	1	0	1
Rape	9	6	7	6	8	7	3	3	4
Individual Robbery	8	10	16	9	13	14	11	7	25
Business Robbery	5	1	10	8	4	13	5	4	4
Agg. Assault Drive By	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	27	4
Residential Burglary	83	84	69	55	58	60	69	63	93
Non-Res. Burglary	23	36	39	38	43	31	36	25	39
Larceny	477	482	496	451	645	635	615	352	514
Auto Theft	55	67	64	48	70	108	109	32	52
Vandalism	230	269	262	212	197	264	222	153	223

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Last Updated: January 25th, 2010     Officer Claudale Cavanaugh Patrol South Community Policing 211 E. Pawnee,  Wichita, KS 67211  Work: 316-462-2777 ccavanaugh@wichita.gov       NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS     Please call or e-mail me with information on meetings that you would like me to attend.   The South City Area has a new OCI Inspector, Inspector Nolan Dealy. He works out of the Colvin City Hall. His telephone number is 312-5693 and his email is ndealy@wichita.gov South City Neighborhood Association The South City Neighborhood Association has scheduled meetings to be held at Dawson United Methodist Church (2741 S. Laura) on the second Thursday of every odd numbered (January, March, etc) month at 7pm. The president is Carole Campbell and she does a wonderful job. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 14th.   This association tries to find one problem in the community that they can fix. If you have an idea on a problem that you would like addressed, please come to the meetings. Your input is very important.   K-15 Neighborhood Association The K-15 Neighborhood Association meets on the last Monday of every month. The meetings are held at the Colvin Community Center (2820 S. Roosevelt rm 117) at 7:00pm. This Association covers residents on 26 beat that are located in the area south of Pawnee, between Southeast Blvd and I-135. The next meeting is on Monday, January 25th.   District Advisory Board 26 beat is a part of District 3 of the Wichita City Council. The District Advisory Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the Water Treatment Center (201 E. Pawnee) at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. All who attend will have an opportunity to speak on a topic if they wish. This is the community's opportunity to have a voice in the changes in our community.  City Councilman, Jim Skelton (jskelton@wichita.gov),  heads these meetings. If you would like to find out what is on the agenda for the next meeting, you can call (303-8029) or e-mail (jcjohnson@wichita.gov) Janet Johnson, the neighborhood assistant.     Theft from Automobiles There has been a recent increase in thefts from automobile occurring in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 501 E. Pawnee. There were 9 in the month of October alone. The common element of most of the thefts is unlocked vehicles. People are leaving their vehicles unlocked and when they come back out after shopping, they realize that someone has entered their vehicles and taken valuables. Please take the time to lock your vehicle everytime you park and go inside of a business even if you believe that you have not left any vaulables in plain sight. There have been several handi-cap decals taken out of unlocked vehicles as well. As the Holidays season approaches, these crimes of opportunity are only going to increase so please help to element the opportunity by locking your vehicle.               Community Affairs Information CRIME PREVENTION Did you know that Community Affairs will come out to your residence and give you a free home security survey?  Call 268-4101 to schedule a time. Wichita Police Department Citizen Recommendations Within the past few months there have been several vehicles either broken into or vandalized in your neighborhood. Most of these incidents occur during overnight hours, however it is not uncommon for this type of crime to occur during daylight hours. By practicing the following prevention tips you will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim. AUTO VANDALISM TIPS: AUTO BURGLARY TIPS: Park in a garage, if at all possible Never leave valuables in your car! (purses, wallets, Park in a driveway, if a garage is not available. Utilize good lighting to illuminate around vehicles Always lock your vehicle Talk regularly with your management and neighbors Park in a well lit area, visible from a window Report any suspicious activity to the police!!! Report any suspicious activity to the police!!! Remember, it is not your management’s or the Police Department’s fault if your vehicle is broken in to. You are responsible for the item(s) that you leave in the vehicle. We need your help to fight these growing number of auto burglaries. Please CALL 911 if you hear or see something suspicious in your neighborhood.   Wichita Police Department Identity Theft Checklist     What should I do if my Purse, Wallet or Checkbook is Lost or Stolen?   If your property was taken by force or threat, or you need immediate assistance, please call 911.   For non-emergencies, you can make a police report by calling the Wichita Police Department, Police Case Desk at (316) 268-4221.   You will need to make a police report to document lost or stolen items.  The police report will assist us in the event your property is recovered.  Your bank or financial institution may require a police report if you report unauthorized checks and/or credit card transactions.   Credit Cards If your credit/debit cards are lost or stolen, immediately contact your bank or credit card issuer to cancel the card.  Prompt reporting can help prevent unauthorized use of your card.  If the credit card number has been compromised while you still have possession of the plastic card, immediately notify your bank or credit card issuer to cancel the card.  Your bank or credit card issuer may require you to complete a dispute form for any unauthorized charges.  The credit card company may issue you a temporary credit and issue a “charge back” to business that accepted the card number without viewing the card.  The business, which then suffers the loss, may make a police report if it chooses to do so.   Checks If your checks or account numbers are stolen, notify your bank or financial institution.  Work with your financial institution to close any affected accounts.  If your checks are lost or stolen and is being used in Wichita by someone forging your signature, call your bank or financial institution to close your account.  Ask your financial institution to notify its check verification service.  Your bank may require you to complete an Affidavit of Forgery for any forged check that clears.  Your bank may credit your account once you complete the Affidavit of Forgery.  The business accepting the forged check may file a police report since they may have lost cash or merchandise as a result of fraud. If you are reimbursed by a business or financial institution for a monetary loss to you, the business becomes the victim of the forgery or fraud.  You are a victim of the theft of your credit card, check or identity.  The financial institution or business will be responsible for following up on their loss.     Identity Theft Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information with the intent defraud for any benefit.  For example, someone pretends to be you by using your personal information to create and open new credit card accounts to make purchases and loans for financial gain.  The theft or loss of personal information in wallets, purses and on checks can be used by criminals to commit Identity Theft.  If someone has used you personal information such as your name along with your social security number, Driver’s License number, bank account number or other identifying information report the fraud to the following organizations:          Contact the nationwide consumer reporting companies to place a fraud alert on your credit report.  A fraud alert can help prevent an identity thief from opening additional accounts in your name.  Ask for a copy of your credit report to review. Equifax: 1-800-525-5285;  www.equifax.com Experian: 1-888-397-3742;  www.experian.com TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289: www.transunion.com                        You can obtain one free credit report per year from each of the three consumer reporting companies by contacting:  annualcreditreport.com                   Contact the fraud department for each company where your account was    tampered with or the fraudulent account was opened.  Close the accounts and follow up in writing along with sending copies (not originals) of supporting documents.    Make a police report in the community where the identity theft occurred.   You can make a police report in Wichita by calling the Police Case Desk at 268-4221.    Make an Identity Theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  FTC’S Identity Theft Hotline: (toll-free) 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338)Or write: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580. Helpful Tips Avoid leaving wallets, purses, credit cards, checkbooks and other valuables in your vehicle, unattended or unsecured.  Carry only credit cards and documents containing personal information that you need. Keep a copy contact numbers of your credit cards in the event they are lost or stolen.Shred unwanted bank statements, bills and other documents containing personal information. 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.   The Wichita Police Department’s Mission Statement The Wichita Police Department’s mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, fear of crime, social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community