Last Updated: August 10th,2009
Patrol South Community Policing
321 N. Mead, Wichita KS
Work: 316-688-9358/316-688-9359
The South West Neighborhood Association has a new website myswna.com
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The meeting with the Postmaster Mark Talbott in reference to the closing of the Post Office at Pawnee and Seneca that was scheduled for August 13th has been cancelled with no rescheduled time or date.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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Business Alerts are targeted to specific business types so your business will receive information about crimes that are pertinent to your business.
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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.
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Law enforcement can update citizens on situations that require their attention.
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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.
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ATV’s, Dirt Bikes, and Motorized Scooters
Legal or Not?
Wichita police have seen a significant increase in adults and juveniles riding ATV’s, dirt bikes, and motorized scooters/skateboards on public streets. This is a very dangerous activity since the majority of operators do not use safety equipment and the machines are not equipped with the correct safety lighting. There has been some confusion among the community as to whether or not it is legal to operate these vehicles on public property/streets. ATV’s, dirt bikes, and motorized scooters/skateboards fall within the City and State definition of a motor vehicle. Per State Statute 8-142, 8-235 and City Ordinance 11.04.170 that state: "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled. “
ATV’s, dirt bikes, scooters/skateboards, and go-carts/go-peds fall within the definition of a motor vehicle and therefore require safety equipment, lights, blinkers, appropriate braking systems and reflectors, as well as being tagged, registered, and insured. The driver must also have in their possession a valid driver’s license.
Every spring and summer the Police Department receives numerous neighborhood complaints regarding these vehicles. Appropriate rules and regulations can be enforced since ATV’s, dirt bikes, and motorized scooters/skateboards are considered motor vehicles. Therefore, if a person age 14 and/or older is stopped for this violation, he or she can be issued a citation. If a person is under the age of 14, the parent or guardian is responsible and could be issued a citation for allowing an unauthorized person to drive a vehicle.
If you have any questions regarding the issues surrounding operation of these vehicles, please contact your Beat coordinator, Officer Gomes at 337-9200 or email me at bgomes@wichita.gov If you know of or see any of the previously mentioned activities, PLEASE call 911 immediately! Every year too many children are injured because of these activities. Don’t let your neighborhood children become a statistic.
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The Police Department often receives calls about neighborhood problems such as animals being left in poor conditions, abandoned houses or inoperable cars left on private property. The city has several sections to deal with these problems. Below is a list of those departments and a sample of the types of issues they handle.
Animal Control 268-8473 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license.
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. Improper or no household trash collection, trash on premises, tall grass and weeds, animal hoarding, run down buildings and illegal dumping. The OCI person responsible for the beat is Dale Johnson (djohnson@wichita.gov, 316-807-1021). Please report any violations to Dale Johnson or OCI at 268-3851. The City will provide no more than ten (10) calendar days before the vehicle could be towed and fines will be assessed.
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Community Events& Meetings
District Advisory Board IV meets at the Lionel Alford Library located at 3447 S. Meridian (just noth of I-235 on the west side of Meridian) The meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. For more information and agenda items contact Kelli Glassman, Neighborhood Assistant at 303-8008.
District Advisory Board III meets at the Water Center located at 101 E Pawnee (just west of Broadway on Pawnee). The meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information and agenda items contact Janet Johnson, Neighborhood Assistant at 303-8030.
Southwest Neighborhood Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at Westside Methodist located at 1313 W Lydia at 7:00 pm. For more information contact Irene Armstrong 263-9316, President. The new Boundaries are from May to MacArthur, and Meridian to McLean/Gold. Everyone is encouraged to attend. (President Josh Blick)
Osage Park Advisory Council meets the third Tuesday of every month at Osage Park located at 2121 W 31st St (31st and Bonn) at 6:00 pm. For more information contact Park director Jennea Noel. The purpose of this advisory council is to assist is planning and development of activities and surroundings of the park to suite the neighborhood.
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