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15 Beat
Officers assigned to 15 Beat
Officer D. WilliamsCommunity PolicingEmail me here
SCAT OfficerOfficer K. DykstraEmail me here
If you would like more detailed listing of index crime statistics withinreporting areas or neighborhoods, please click here.
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3
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Hello to all 15 beat residents. This is a message from your community policing officer, Officer Darrin Williams #2174. I am the community Policing Officer to 15 beat. In case you did not know three neighborhood associations fall within the 15 beat boundaries. The three neighborhood associations are LaPlacita, Orchard Park, and Orchard Breeze Neighborhood Associations. LaPlacita boundaries are East of West Street to Zoo Boulevard and Central North to Zoo Boulevard. Orchard Park boundaries are from Hoover East to West Street and Central North to Zoo Boulevard. Orchard Breeze boundaries are from Central South to Maple and from Hoover East to West Street. Additionally, 15 beat lies within three Wichita districts. District VI is from I-235 to the East and North of Central. District IV is East of I-235 and South of Central. District V is the area West of I-235. I have placed a map of 15 beat below so you can visually see the boundaries.
In this newsletter and future newsletters I will be giving information and events in reference to each neighborhood association. Also, you will be able to email or call me with questions, comments, or concerns. I can then post these questions, comments, or concerns as someone else in the neighborhood may have the same question or concern.
Wichita Police Department Citizen Advisory
It appears to be that time of year again where thieves have been burglarizing garages late at night that are left open. Remember when you go to bed, don't make it easy for them to take your belongings. Make sure all of your windows are closed and locked. Make sure all doors are closed and locked. Also make sure that all of your garage doors are closed and locked if need be and last but not least, if you have a garage door opener that you keep in your car make sure you remonve it from your car if it will be outside over night. This is a common way to have things stolen and then give the burglars an easy way to get back into your home at a later date. Also be sure to lock your doors and windows when you are not at home.
It has also come about that car larcenies are on the rise. Please remember to remove all expensive items from your vehicle overnight. This includes GPS units, purses, wallets, and loose money. The more that these things are left in the cars the more that it will attract thieves to come back to the area. Please don't give them incentive to come to our area. Thanks again.
We have also had a large amount of air conditioners stolen from the back of homes in the past few months. Please make sure that everyone is putting a pad lock on the metal box that houses the power. Doing this will slow down the suspects and also cause them to make more noise as they attempt to remove the lock. The other things that you can do to protect yourself is to register your air conditioners. Most of the companies now will give you a longer warranty if you register the item.
Also on a final note this month our beat will slightly be changing due to a beat reorganization. Pictures to be uploaded as soon as availible.
LaPlaciata Neighborhood Association
Stats based on 12/10/2011 to 01/10/2012
0– Aggravated Assault
0– Auto Theft
4– Larcenies
0– Non Res Burglary
0– Sex Crimes
2– Burglary Residence
0– Robberies
0– Vandalisms
13– Larcenies
2– Non Res Burglary
2-Burglary Residence
2– Vandalisms
Orchard Breeze Neighborhood Association
5– Larcenies
3-Burglary Residence
All class one crimes have either stayed the same or increased/decreased minimally. Except for Larcenies.
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, and social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community.
The Community Policing Philosophy
Community Policing is a philosophy and an organizational strategy that promotes partnership between law enforcement and citizens of Wichita. It is based on the premise that Police and the Community must work together to identify, prioritize, and solve crime, the fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay.
The sign above can be purchased and then displayed as a reminder
to hide items in your vehicles and not leave things out in plain
sight, taking your keys out of your vheicle and not leaving your
keys in your vehicle unattended, and locking your car. These steps
can help keep you from becoming a victim in a crime. The signs
can be purchased for $20 by contacting Wichita Police Department
Investigations section at 316-268-4646.
Wichita Police Department
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.
-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.
-Business Alerts are targeted to specific business types so your business will receive information about crimes that are pertinent to your business.
-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.
-Law enforcement can update citizens on situations that require their attention.
-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.
Sign up today!
Help create a more safe and secure community by signing up to receive citizen, business and neighborhood alerts. You'll get information directly from the Wichita Police Department to your cell phone or computer. It's easy!! Go to www.citizenobserver.com/registration.jsp
1. Fill out the form and you're done! Then spread the word and invite your neighbors to join.
2. Don't forget: The Wichita Police Department Citizen Alert Network is a free, secure website and protects your privacy.
3. When you see a crime, email or text message a tip using the Citizen Alert Network. It's completely anonymous.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
District Advisory Board Meetings:
DAB VI - The first Monday of every month at 2700 N. Woodland, 6:30 PM
DAB IV - The first Monday of every month at 3447 S. Meridian, 6:30 PM
Neighborhood Association Meetings:
DATE
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
TIME
3rd Tuesday of every month
LaPlacita Park Neighborhood Association
3434 W. Central at Felipes Restaurant
7:00 PM
1st Thursday of the month.
5101 W. 2nd St. North at Kiwanis Park
Orchard Park Neighborhood Association
4808 W. 9th Street North at Orchard Park Recreation Center