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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 S. Dunkel

 

SCAT Officer Officer W. Crowe  Email me here

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 Previous Year Statistics for Beat 26

	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	0	1	0	1	0	1
Rape	6	8	7	3	3	4
Individual Robbery	9	13	14	11	7	25
Business Robbery	8	4	13	5	4	4
Agg Assault Drive By	1	0	3	0	27	4
Residential Burglary	55	58	60	69	63	93
Non-Res. Burglary	38	43	31	36	25	39
Larceny	451	645	635	615	352	514
Auto Theft	48	70	108	109	32	52
Vandalism	212	197	264	222	153	223

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Last Updated: March 16, 2008     Officer Claudale Cavanaugh Patrol South Community Policing 211 E. Pawnee,  Wichita, KS 67211  Work: 316-219-9358 ccavanaugh@wichita.gov       April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! It’s time to STOP Sexual Violence! Wichita Area Sexual Assault Centerinvites the public to attend its22nd Annual "Take Back the Night" Activities include: Very Special Guest SpeakersStephen N. Six Attorney General for the state of KansasSandy Barnett Executive Director of Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence Dorthy Stucky-Halley, LMSW Director of Victim Services with the Office of the Attorney General Also: Survivor of sexual violence   All events are free and open to the public. When: Friday, April 25th at 6:00 P.M. Where: Old Town Plaza (outside the Warren Theatre) …all human beings have the right to be free from violence, the right to be heard, and the right to reclaim those rights if they are violated… (Unifying theme from Take Back The Night) Wichita, Kan.—According to national statistics one in every three women will experience sexual violence in her lifetime. Additionally, one in four girls will experience sexual violence before she is 18, one in 6 boys before he is 18 and one in 10 men in his lifetime. The fact that this happens everywhere, including our neighborhoods, makes sexual violence more than a woman’s issue. Sexual violence is a community issue.   NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS     Please call or e-mail me with information on meetings that you would like me to attend.   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.   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.   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.     Traffic problems Currently the major traffic problems seem to be in locations with functioning lights. Pawnee and Hydraulic, Pawnee and Washington, Wassall and Hydraulic as well as side streets onto Pawnee or Hydraulic are having more than their share of traffic accidents. PLEASE pay extra attention to your driving, as well as the driving of the others around you when entering these intersections. You can expect extra enforcement and no "warnings" in these areas by members of the beat team.   With construction on Pawnee, it is important to watch for signs placed by the construction crews. These signs may appear suddenly and be different than what you think you "should be able to do." Pay extra attention to your driving as well as other vehicles and pedestrians (including the construction workers) that may be in the area.   I am also receiving complaints from residents about drivers in sporty little Honda's, Nissan's, Mitsubishi's, etc. speeding, racing and other examples of poor driving in a residential neighborhood. If you are caught driving in one of the mentioned examples of poor driving, you could go to jail for "Reckless Driving," "Exhibition of Speed," a variety of other charges AND get your car impounded.   Don't forget that if music (even just the bass or the vibrating metal) from your car can be heard 50 feet or more from your car, the WPD can write you a ticket that will cost $75 for a first offense. Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep your music and the music from the cars of friends turned down.   Other Neighborhood problems  Graffiti has been spotted in several areas of the beat. Most of the graffiti appears to be gang related. It is important to remember that this type of graffiti is similar to a dog marking its territory by urinating on a tree or fence post. If you don't want these "dogs" marking your neighborhood, I ask that you do two simple things: 1) Call 911 when you see offensive graffiti and make a report (even if it is not your property)          2) Volunteer a few minutes to help "obliterate" the graffiti. Paint and rollers/brushes are provided.   With school back in session, I am hearing more complaints about parents and poor driving. Please watch your speed, signals, stop signs and manners as we try to set a good example for our youth. Whether we like it or not, we are all role models for children in our neighborhoods and teach by our examples, not our words.    South City Neighborhood Association Newsletter The South City Neighborhood Association has started a newsletter. This newsletter will be available to any resident in the South City area. I have plans on including that newsletter on this site, if the size will allow. I will, at a minimum, use this site to inform you that a new edition is available. If you would like a printed copy, please contact Jesse Sheffield.   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 money, electronic equipment, cell phones, etc.) 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. 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.   Robbery Prevention Below is some good information on how to avoid becoming a victim of Robbery.   Prevention At Home Do not allow strangers into your home, even if they are hurt or say they need help. Keep the door locked and call the police for them. Do not advertise that you live alone. Don't be afraid to call the police to investigate suspicious circumstances, unusual people or strange noises. It is better to be safe then sorry. When you move into a new home, change the locks. Keep your curtains or shades closed at night. Don't leave notes on your door announcing when you will be home. Keep outdoor lights on at night. Never give information to an unknown caller. Report nuisance calls to the police and the telephone company. Keep your doors and windows locked. If it is warm and you leave your door open for circulation, keep the screen door locked. If you arrive home and your door is open or things appear to be out of place - don't go in your home. Leave and call the police. Write down license numbers of suspicious vehicles to give to the police, if necessary.   Prevention On The Road Keep your car in gear, doors locked, windows rolled up. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, especially at intersections and stop lights. Park in areas that will be well lit when you return. There is safety in numbers! Walk with friends or a in a group. If you are being followed, don't drive home or get out. Drive to the nearest police station, open store or business for help. Try to note the license number and description of the car and persons following you. Don't advertise. If you are out at night, don't wear expensive or fancy looking jewelry. This is an invitation to trouble. If someone tries to get in your car while you are stopped - drive away quickly.  Don't use ATM machines at night. Plan ahead and get your cash during safer times. Use ATM machines that are very visible. Avoid isolated ATM machines. When using valet parking, provide the parking clerk with the valet key that most car manufacturers provide now. This prevents strangers from looking in your glove compartment and trunk and finding personal information. Walk in open, well lit areas. Avoid carrying a purse, if you can.       Prevention At Work Keep your front doors and windows clear of signs and posters to allow good, two way visibility. Employees can see suspicious persons outside. Passers-by and police can see inside. Keep the outside of your business well lit at night. Make sure your cash register area is clearly visible to outside observers. Practice good cash control. Keep a minimum amount in your cash drawer and make regular drops into a safe. Advertise outside that you keep a minimal amount of cash in the register and that you will not accept large bills. Don't keep large bills under the cash drawer. If you don't have a safe, find a less obvious place to hide your extra cash until you go to the bank. Use a safe that the clerk cannot open alone or that requires two keys. Post that fact conspicuously, including on the safe itself. Use video camera surveillance and make it well known. Always have at least two clerks working at night. Vary your banking routine. Carry cash in a variety of ways - a lunch sack, attaché case, flight bag, pocket, etc. Money bags ar pretty obvious. Vary the times and routes that you use to go to the bank. Make deposits as often as possible, never less than once a day. Be alert for "customers" who seem to be loitering or glancing around the store while appearing to shop or browse through a magazine. Watch for suspicious persons outside the business - especially in parked cars and around telephone booths. If you see someone who is acting suspicious inside or outside, call the police to have them checked out. Two persons should be on hand at opening and closing times.  At opening time, one person should enter the store and check to see if it has been disturbed. Before closing, one person should check the office, back rooms and rest rooms to make sure no one is hiding inside. Keep side and back doors locked. Have employees use the main entrance, if possible. Place markers at the main entrance that employees can use to help gauge the height of a robber as he leaves.         What To Do During A Robbery Try to stay calm. Don't make any sudden movements to upset the robber. Do exactly as you are told. DO NOT RESIST! Activate your alarm ONLY if you can do so secretly. Tell the robber about anything that might surprise him, such as someone who is expected to arrive soon. If you have to move or reach, tell the robber what you are going to do and why. Try to get a good look at the robber so you can describe him later. Don't be a hero. It's better to lose your money than your life. Give the robber time to leave.  Note his direction of travel when he leaves. Try to get a description of his vehicle ONLY if you can do so without exposing yourself to harm.     What To Do After A Robbery Call the police immediately, even if you have already activated the alarm. Close the store and lock the door(s) if you have a key. Do not discuss the details of the robbery with witnesses or fellow employees. Ask any witnesses to stay until police arrive. If they can't, get their names, phone numbers and addresses. Do not touch anything that the robber may have touched.  Block off areas where the robber was, if necessary. Try to recall as much as you can about the robber's appearance, speech and mannerisms. Make notes. Step outside the store when the police arrive so that they'll know the robber is gone and you are safe. Let the police answer inquiries from the news media. Do not discuss the amount of money taken with anyone other than police     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 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,