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29 Beat

Officer S. Voyles Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here

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Officers assigned to 29 Beat

1st Shift Officer S. Blurton	2nd Shift Officer A. Howard	3rd Shift Officer C. Welsh	4th Shift Officer M. Jackson

 

SCAT Officer Officer C. Cooper  Email me here

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 Previous Year Statistics for Beat 29

	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rape	7	7	10	11	3	5
Individual Robbery	4	8	4	5	12	13
Business Robbery	5	3	1	5	0	7
Agg Assault Drive By	0	1	2	0	13	4
Residential Burglary	72	71	68	72	56	91
Non-Res. Burglary	23	38	55	45	20	71
Larceny	331	340	442	445	222	421
Auto Theft	65	55	115	130	35	47
Vandalism	213	181	251	241	109	240

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Officer Sara Voyles Patrol South Community Policing 321 N. Mead, Wichita KS Work: 316-462-2777 Vandalism In the recent months there has been a large number of complaints concerning vandalism. If you are a victim of any type of vandalism report it by contacting the patrol station for your area, 911, or making a report by calling 268-4221. By reporting vandalism Officers become aware of problem areas and can take steps to deter further activity. Elderly Scams   Unfortunately we have had several cases lately of individuals taking advantage of the elderly in these Nigerian email scams.  If ANYBODY asks you to send them money or give them money up front, it is most likely a hoax.  DO NOT get caught up in this type of scam.  If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!  Please contact the police.  We've had a few couples lose their entire savings and retirement recently over this type of scam....Please don't be our next victim.   NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS District Advisory Board 29 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 Center (101 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 (jjohnson@wichita.gov) Janet Johnson, the neighborhood assistant.  Do you live in District 3? 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       © Copyright  2005 City of Wichita / 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202 Burglary Tips to Keep Your Home and Property Safe   In 2004 there were approximately 4000 home and business burglaries reported in the City of Wichita. Burglars take a variety of items such as but not limited to cash, electronics, lawn mowers, game systems and computers. They particularly like tools and jewelry because they are easy to pawn but difficult to track.  Here are some helpful tips to reduce the chance of you becoming a victim and if you are a victim these tips will help detectives to possibly recover your property.   If you have ever locked yourself out of the house, you may have found yourself walking around the exterior of your home looking for the easiest way in.  Burglars do the same thing.    Overhead garage doors are usually a problem only when they are left open.  It only takes a few seconds for a burglar to walk in off the street and take some valuable item from your garage.  It also gives them easy access to get inside your home.  Keep your overhead door closed at all times.  If you see your neighbor’s overhead garage door open, call and let them know.   Please take the time to record the model and serial numbers on game systems, electronics, camera and computers.  Place these numbers in a secure place. If your home is burglarized and you have not recorded these numbers it will be very difficult for the police to find and return your property.  A large majority of all property taken in home burglaries ends up in pawn shops who have to record these serial numbers and report them to the police Sometimes serial numbers are removed or hard to read so it is a good idea to engrave your property.  You can borrow an engraver from and Wichita Police Department Substation.  Hand tools such as wrenches and sockets do not usually have serial numbers.  They are easy to pawn at pawnshops and one wrench pretty much looks like another unless you engrave it. This will help you get your property back and help your burglary detectives catch the bad guys.  Expensive jewelry should be appraised and photographed.  If you can, take a close-up picture of any jewelry you value.    You know your neighborhood best.    If you see something suspicious please call 911 and report the suspicious activity right away. If you see a car drive around the block several times watching houses or kids, someone peeking inside your neighbors windows, someone going door to door asking for money or someone knocking on the front door, looking around and then going to the back door, you should call 911 and advise them of this activity.    Some citizens have watched their neighbor’s front door get kicked open and watched the burglar carry the property to the suspect car and drive away.  The neighbor did not call the police but did tell their neighbor when they got home.    Please call 911 as soon as you know something is wrong.   Contact Community Affairs, 268-4101 for a free home survey, they will come out and check your locks, lighting and give you an Operation Identification pamphlet to record serial numbers of all your electronic items.  They can also assist you in establishing a Neighborhood Watch on your block.   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.