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12 Beat

Officer William D. Perkins Community Policing Beat Coordinator Email me here

 

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Officers assigned to  12 Beat

1st Shift Officer K. Hazelwood	2nd Shift Officer N. Woodrow	3rd Shift Officer R. Golding	4th Shift Officer D. Taylor

 

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Previous Year Statistics for Beat 12

Type of Crime	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Murder	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rape	7	5	6	5	5	1	1	6
Individual Robbery	6	4	6	7	12	11	2	8
Business Robbery	2	0	4	9	8	2	0	1
Agg. Assault Drive By	0	1	1	0	3	1	18	4
Residential Burglary	60	69	63	62	61	43	28	65
Non-Res. Burglary	35	43	45	59	45	33	18	31
Larceny	316	297	275	257	384	322	190	280
Auto Theft	46	53	53	45	83	85	25	48
Vandalism	196	198	247	181	201	187	118	171

 

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Last Updated:  October 22, 2009 A monthly community information newsletter for residents in the Delano area.   Officer  William D. D. Perkins #1724 Patrol West Community Policing 661 N. Elder Wichita, KS 67212    316-337-9400 Fax 316-337-9470   wperkins@wichita.gov   12 Beat Crime Trends  BURGLARY During the month of September there were 10 residential burglaries in the Delano area.   October 1st to October 19th there were no reports of residential bruglaries.  Good job residents of Delano.  Remember please lock all doors and windows and keep garage doors closed. Here are some additional prevention tips: Keep lights on at night Lock all doors and windows Use alarms if you have them Communicate with your neighbors Call 911 if things seem out of place or if a crime is occurring Always close garage doors, even if you are home for a brief moment Never leave your garage door opener inside vehicles you park outside Do not let strangers into your home, they may be scouting your valuables or watching for weaknesses in your home's defense You are our eyes and ears. You can make a huge difference in a Safe and Secure Community. It starts in your homes ad neighborhoods. Stay security conscience! Maintain multi-layers of security for your family and your home to reduce the chance of becoming a victim. THEFT FROM VEHICLES This is a crime of opportunity, and in most cases the victim is providing the opportunity. Thieves are watching! This type of crime takes literally seconds to commit. Let's not give these them the opportunity. Not leaving valuables in your vehicle can make a huge impact in preventing this crime. Test yourself, do you have any of these top stolen items in your car right now? Purse GPS Unit Wallet IPOD Laptop Cell Phone Leaving these items in your car will increase your chances of being a victim. Other things to do to reduce your chances of being a victim are to park in well lit areas at night if possible, lock your doors, roll up all your windows, and be aware of surroundings. Wichita Police Department  Trick or Treat Safety Tips   Children should trick-or-treat with an adult or in a group -- never alone. Children under eight should always be accompanied by an grown. Children should always walk on sidewalks, and cross the street at crosswalks or street corners. Walk, don't run. Trick-or-treat at the homes of people you know. Dress children in light colored clothing or costumes, don't dress them in masks, put makeup on their faces instead. Children should stay in well-lit areas, If you go out in the evening or in darkness, give each child a glow stick and a flashlight so drivers have better visibility of the children on the street Only visit well lit houses, preferably those that are decorated in a Halloween theme themselves, as they are more likely to welcome trick or treaters Don't let children actually enter any houses, the doorstep is far enough.   Helpful Phone Numbers: Patrol West Substation   350-3460                   Patrol West Community Police Office    337-9126   BEWARE OF SCAMS BEING REPORTED IN THE AREA.  BELOW ARE A LIST OF SOME OF THESE SCAMS.  PLEASE CALL POLICE IF YOU ARE CONTATCED BY INDIVIDUALS TRYING ANY OF THESE SCAMS   Home Recognize It Report It Stop It Contact Us Statistics News Releases About Us Français Emergency or "Grandparent" Scam Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the RCMP led Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre (Phonebusters) warns the public to be on after noting a marked increase in the number of complaints in the last two months.   In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from con-artist claiming to be one of his or hers grandchildren.  The caller goes on to say that they are in some kind of trouble, usually a car accident, returning from a foreign country, or even bail money and need money immediately.   A typical call can go something like this:   Con-artist: Hi, Grandma/Grandpa Victim: Hi. Con-artist: Do you know who this is? Victim: John? Con-artist: Yeah.   Victims don't verify the story until after the money has been sent as the caller specifically asks that they do not want other relatives to know what has happened by asking “Can you please help me?  I'm in jail (or in the hospital / or in some type of financial need). But don't tell Dad.  He would kill me if he found out, please sent the money ASAP. I'm scared"   Wanting to help their grandchild, the victim sends money by a money transfer company such as Money Gram or Western Union.   Variations on the scam exist such as an old neighbor, a friend of the family etc. but predominantly the emergency scam is directed toward the Grandparents.   In 2007, 128 consumers reported this scam to the CAFCC. From January to August 31 st 2008, 317 complaints were reported to the Center with the majority reported (155 complaints) in July and August 2008.   The Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre (Phonebusters) was established in January 1993 and is jointly operated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Competition Bureau Canada.   The CAFCC is a national call centre where victims can report fraud complaints. The information is used to assist in investigations. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre plays a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent mass marketing and identity theft pitches. It also helps to prevent similar crimes from taking place in the future through its ability to identify emerging trends.   List of Scams 900 Scams Advanced Fee Letter Fraud (419 / Nigerian Letters) Advanced Fee Loans Bomb Threat Cheque Overpayment Fraud Consumer Tips Dead Air Calls Emergency Scam False Charities Hitman Email Identity Theft Inheritance Internet 101 Lottery Emails Office Supplies / Directory Phishing Phone Number Spoofing Prize Pitch Puppy Scam Pyramid Schemes Recovery Pitch Travel Vacation Vehicle Sales Vehicle Warranty Package              DRUG HOUSES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD    We are working on several drug complaints on the beat. Sometimes these complaints take time to investigate. I want to assure we will work each drug complaint we receive from you and try to take the appropriate action necessary to reduce or resolve the complaint. If you know of a drug house or a possible drug house, please contact me with as much information as you can about the location.   You can remain anonymous!   I would like to address three questions that I am often asked by citizens on the phone or at a neighborhood association meeting regarding possible drug houses in their respective neighborhood: How do I know whether a drug house is active in my neighborhood? Drug House Danger Signs Increased short-term auto and pedestrian visits at unusual times during the day and night to a particular house or apartment. Increase in litter such as used syringes, plastic bag, glass pipes, bottles, trash, stacks of used matches, and graffiti. Increase in crimes like auto burglaries, home burglaries, robbery, vandalism, and assault. Increase in noise such as loud voices, parties, fights, gunfire, and loud radios especially at night. Active prostitution in or around the neighborhood. Residences with blacked out windows. Unusual, strong odors (like cat urine, ether, ammonia, acetone or other chemicals) What kind of information would the Wichita Police Department like about a drug house in my neighborhood? Drug sellers: (specific description) Name, race, sex, age, height and weight, hair, build and complexion, dress, scars, marks, or tattoos, and distinct features (limp, piercings, beard etc.). Drug seller/Drug supplier’s car: (detailed description of seller’s/ supplier’s car only) color, make, model, license tag number, and 2 or 4 door. Address: (complete address) number and street, apartment, upper, lower, or side-by-side. Building or House: (general description) color, constructed of (siding, brick, etc.), type of building (apartment, house, duplex, business, garage, etc.). Windows: (something out of the ordinary) used as a lookout or blacked out (sheets, paper, foil, etc.) Drug buyers: (general characteristics as a whole) Age range, races (white, black, hispanic, asian, mixed, or other), dress, and male or female. Types of drugs: (IF POSSIBLE, kind of drugs that are sold at the house) marijuana, crack, cocaine, methamphetamine, etc. Times of activity: (heaviest times that drug buyers visit) times of the day, day of the week, vehicle color, make, model, and license tag number. Vehicles or walk-ups: (where do drug buyers park their vehicles or where do walkers come from) park (in front, down the street, alley, etc.) walk (cut through backyard, alley, etc.) Weapons Pictures/ Videos How do we get rid of a drug house? Contacting SCAT (Special Community Action Team) The Wichita Police Department recognizes that we cannot win the war against gangs and drugs alone. Gangs and drugs affect all of us and often destroy our community and families. We need your help, DO NOT look the other way and say it's not my problem. We need the community to get involved to be our extra eyes and ears. Get involved! Please report drug and gang activity in your neighborhood to the Special Community Action Team (SCAT). SCAT is the enforcement arm of community policing, which primarily specializes, in street level drug and gang activity. Any information received by you will be kept confidential and you will be doing your community a service. YOU can make a difference by calling the Patrol West Bureau S.C.A.T Team at 337-9400 or 267-SCAT. 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) 337-9400 or email me at wperkins@wichita.gov.       HELPFUL NUMBERS       Animal Control 268-8473 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license, barking dogs. 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, no household trash collection, trash on premises, tall grass and weeds, rund down buildings.   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.     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.   Get involved with your Neighborhood Associations   This allows citizens to get involved in their community and become active in their neighborhood.  These organizations consist of individuals who live, work, and have a genuine concern for their neighborhood.  They address neighborhood concerns and issues along with working to visually keep up and improve the area.  Please attend a meeting to assist in making a difference.  See the meeting time and location below     Patrol West Substation 350-3460 661 N Elder - 2 blocks east of I-235 on Central Patrol West Community Police Office 337-9126 5803 W Central - SW corner of Central and Gilda   MEETINGS and EVENTS     Patrol West Community Policing office open house - 5803 W Central  (Central and Gilda, Southwest corner) Thursday November 5th from 4pm to 6pm.   Halloween - Saturday October 31st.  Please be on the lookout for kids out trick or treating, be safe and drive safe.   Toys 4 Tots Motorcycle Run - Sunday November 1st.  This event will leave from Lawrence Dumont Stadium at 1pm and will go east to Broadway then up Broadway to the Coliseum.   DAB IV -- November 4th -- Alford Library 3405 S Meridian -- 6:30pm.     Delano Neighborhood Association Meeting -- November 17th  at 1819 W Douglas ( West Side Christian Church ) -- 7pm.