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199 Beat

 

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Officers assigned to 199 Beat

  Officer Bradley Haught
Community Policing
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1st Shift Officer A. Anguiano	2nd Shift Officer H. Frazier	3rd Shift Officer J. Bryant	4th Shift Officer S. Wash

 

SCAT Officer Officer D. Gumm Email me here

 

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  Previous Year Statistics for Beat 199
    

Type of Crime	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Murder	0	0	0	1	1
Rape	3	6	5	3	3
Individual Robbery	4	1	4	4	5
Business Robbery	0	1	0	0	0
Agg. Assault Drive By	0	3	0	1	0
Residential Burglary	54	85	57	82	66
Non-Res. Burglary	18	26	20	23	22
Larceny	311	424	381	401	401
Auto Theft	22	42	37	19	41
Vandalism	209	275	286	229	285
Totals	621	863	790	763	824

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Last Updated January 11th, 2012 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR 199 BEAT CITIZENS Patrol West  661 N. Elder - 350-3460 or 337-9126 Officer B. W. Haught #1460/ Beat Coordinator bhaught@wichita.gov   News From The Beat   Happy New Year!  Crime statistics have been compiled for 2011 and just like the individual months, the results are mixed.  The good news is that there was a definite and dramatic decrease in burglaries on the beat.  There would have been a decrease for the 2nd straight year in larcenies too if December had not experienced a spike that may have or may not have been associated with holiday shopping or out and about travel.  The problem in 2011 was auto thefts.  We were up 80% for the year with a grand total of 63.  The year prior to that was only 35.  Everything else was a typical year with low incidents of sexual and aggravated assault along with robbery.  We didn't have a homicide for the year either.    It is typical in the colder months for auto thefts to go up because folks leave their vehicle running and unattended to warm them up.  Not a good idea.  The larcenies are up because of the the air conditioning thefts that are committed for the copper wire that they yield.  The hardest hit were vacant homes in the area with "for sale" signs in the front yard.  Also hit were businesses in the same general area that are not usually open for business over a weekend.  The other major problem facing the beat are larcenies from autos at Swanson and Buffalo parks.  These are simply crimes of opportunity and feature smash and grabs out of vehicle of items in plain sight.  These are normally occurring in the late afternoon and can be simply avoided by leaving your valuables at home when frequenting the park.  If you see anything suspicious, please don't hesitate to call 911.    The beat boundaries changed at the beginning of 2012.  Please call me if you are unsure if that change affected you.  The eastern boundary is now Tyler and the west boundary continues to be the wester city limits.  South boundary is Maple and the north boundary was expanded to more or less 17th St North and then expands past 135th St West down to 21st St N.  I'm still getting used to the changes and it does change some of the demographics.  Stay tuned for more information on this.    I get a lot of complaints of abandoned cars and trailers on the streets.  The law says that they can't be sitting in the same place longer than 48 hours and I regularly enforce that.  If the vehicle is inoperable, it needs to be off the street.  If the vehicle is not legally tagged, then it is inoperable.  People complain when I place tow stickers on their cars and trailers.  I get enough complaints to know that this is a serious quality of life issue on the beat and I don't always wait on a citizen complaint before addressing the problem.  If you have any questions, please call or email me.   If any neighborhood is interested in a community garden, there is a great resource that is available to you.  The  organization is called Safe Streets Wichita, phone 316-263-1389 or website, www.safestreetswichita.org.  They can also be found on Facebook.  Their resources are limited by space and time but besides community gardens, they may be able to assist in the creation of neighborhood watches, connect residents with resources such as substance/alcohol abuse treatment programs, organizing neighborhood cleanups and other programs as well.    Be kind to your neighbors and if this is impossible then call me so we can discuss.  I continue to stress the Neighborhood Watch program for your neighborhoods.  Until next month...         What do Community Police Officers do?   Beat Coordinators are fully commissioned Wichita Police Officers who are assigned to individual beats.  The coordinators’ purpose is to facilitate the beat team response to address issues that affect quality of life issues and crime on their beat in addition to coordinating activities to solve problems using other resources at their disposal. Beat coordinators are responsible for:   1.                  Coordinating a response for health code violations and animal complaints 2.                  Special assignments such as warrant sweeps, morals violations and other projects 3.                  Neighborhood clean-ups 4.                  Organizing sponsors, donations, food and security for neighborhood association projects 5.                  Follow-up on police cases for detectives 6.                  Large scale community projects involving other beat coordinators 7.         Organizing resources within the community       8.         Attending and participating in community meetings such as Neighborhood Associations and District Advisory Boards       9.          Identify and coordinate a response to crime trends on the beat.       Don't make doing a home inventory of your property an after thought. Take photos or video of your property and store in a safe place such as a fire safe or safe deposit box. Write down Make/Model/Serial numbers to your property, including tools and electronics. This information is valuable in the unfortunate event of a theft, fire or acts of God. This gives you and law enforcement the best chance of recovering your items or prove to your insurance company what you own when preparing a claim.   If you are going out of town, please call Patrol West at 350-3460 and ask for a vacation watch for your home, or send your information in via email from the "Vacation Home Watch" link on our WPD webpage. You can also email me at bhaught@wichita.gov.  We will get some basic information and then put it on the 199 beat intelligence hub for all officers to see. When patrol time allows, officers will drive by your property. Also, get to know your neighbors and ask them to watch your property and call 911 if they see anything suspicious. Have your mail service and newspaper delivery suspended by contacting the post office and your paper carrier. When newspapers and mail begin to pile up it sends a loud signal to criminals that you are not home making you an easy victim.   Burglaries can happen anywhere at anytime. Don't take actions that  lead to your victimization.  Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you're home.  Install deadbolt locks on your doors. Get to know your neighbors and stay aware of who belongs in your neighborhood. Practice situational awareness.  Trim trees and shrubs to provide a clear view of your home. Keep your garage doors closed. If you see suspicious activity, people, or vehicles in your neighborhood, call 911.   SEE THE SIGN BELOW? BUSINESS OWNERS, APARTMENT COMPLEX MANAGERS, CHURCES, OTHER PARKING LOT PURVEYORS - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN SOME OF THESE SIGNS FOR YOUR PARKING LOTS, PLEASE CONTACT ROSEMARY WITH AUTO THEFT AT 268-4407.  PURCHASE PRICE IS $21.76.  IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISE IN PROPERTY CRIME AND REMINDING YOUR CUSTOMERS NOT TO BECOME A VICTIME, THEN THIS IS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR A NEEDED PUBLIC SERVICE.   WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP ELIMINATE AUTO THEFT AND LARCENIES TO AUTO:       * Lock your car – half of all vehicles stolen are left unlocked.     * Take your keys – nearly 20% of all vehicles stolen have keys in them.     * Park in well-lighted areas - car theft occurs at night more than half the time.     * Park in attended lots – car thieves don’t like witnesses.     * Don’t leave valuables in plain view – they may invite thieves to break into your car.     * Completely close your windows – don’t make it easy to gain access to your car.     * Don’t hide a spare set of keys in the car – the pros know where to look.     * Don’t keep your registration in your glove compartment. Thieves have just what they need if they steal your car. Keep it in your wallet.   MAKE IT HARDER ON THE THIEF       * Park with your wheels turned toward the curb.     * If your vehicle has rear–wheel drive, back into your driveway – rear wheels lock on rear–wheel drive vehicles, making them tough to tow. Front- wheel drive vehicles should be parked front end first.     * Always use your emergency brake when parking.     * If you have a garage, use it; and when you do, lock both the vehicle and the garage door.     * If your vehicle is going to be unattended for a long period of time, disable it; for example, remove the ignition fuse or coil wire.   USE VISIBLE OR AUDIBLE DETERRENTS Remember, when you leave your car, set your theft-deterrent device! Any of the following devices can be installed to help protect your car:     * Audible alarms     * Steering column collars     * Steering wheel locks     * Theft deterrent decals     * Tire Locks     * Window etching   VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERS These devices prevent thieves from bypassing your ignition and hot-wiring your vehicle. Some use computer chips in ignition keys, while other inhibit the flow of electricity or fuel until you hit a hidden switch. Here are a few examples:     * Smart keys     * Use cut-offs     * Kill switches     * Starter, ignition and fuel disablers   TRACKING SYSTEMS A vehicle tracking system is a high-tech device designed to be hidden in your automobile. It will emit a signal that the police can monitor if you report a theft. These systems are very effective in helping law enforcement authorities recover stolen vehicles. ____________________________________________________________________________________________   NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH INFORMATION   The Neighborhood Watch Program started in 1972 by the National Sheriff Association in response to a sharp rise in residential burglaries throughout the United States.  The program was adopted in Wichita in 1981.  Statistics have shown that an active program will reduce crime rates in the neighborhood that uses it but it requires individual and block member participation.  The crimes that are normally addressed through the program include burglaries, larcenies, auto thefts, vandalism and suspicious characters.  That list in not all inclusive.  The benefits are obvious.  There is an improved neighbor to neighbor communication, watchful eyes in the neighborhood, a better sense of security and block activity planning which equates to FUN.    The recommended size of a neighborhood watch is one city block or one cul-de-sac and there must be at least 50% resident attendance in the start-up meeting.  It is recommended that there are two block captains but you can do it with only one and there needs to be a calling tree of all participating residents and a neighborhood map.  It certainly helps if neighbors then communicate regularly with each other.  The program is meant as an eyes and ears for the police department.  It is not recommended that anyone takes matters into their own hands.  You should have block activities every year and participate in National Night out and welcome new neighbors.  It is also recommended that you rotate block captains every year.    When you get to know your neighbors, you will then recognize their vehicles, some of their routines and hazards in the neighborhood to include vacant homes.  These are good things to know and assists your neighbors in knowing when something is not as it should be.  That is the time to call 911, ready and armed with information that you will need to report suspicious activity.  Dispatch will want to know the nature of the call and descriptions of persons and vehicles involved.  They will also want to know where those persons are and what direction they left in if they are gone.    Please call me if you are planning a block party this summer and you want to start a neighborhood watch program and I will be happy to come out and visit.   Useful Numbers Patrol North 350-3400 Patrol East 350-3420 Patrol South 350-3440 Patrol West 350-3460 Gang/Felony Assault 268-4191  (Lt. Easter) 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 350-3360 - Leash laws, animal bites, animal care and conditions and issued animal license.   Environmental Health 268-8351 - Improper  or no household  trash collection, trash  on  premises, tall grass and weeds, animal hoarding, run down buildings and illegal dumping. 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 vehicles, signs in public right of way, emergency board up of vacant houses.   ONLINE REPORTING: To report suspicious activity in your neighborhood that does not require an officers immediate response try our city website.  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/SuspiciousActivity.htm To report a traffic accident online:  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/AccidentReport.htm To advise the WPD that you will be on vacation: /CityOffices/Police/Forms/Vacation.htm To report a traffic complaint:  /CityOffices/Police/Forms/NOTE.htm      Wichita Police Department 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.     The next Westlink Neighborhood Association meeting will be on January 17th at 6:30pm.  It is located at West Heights United Methodist Church, 745 N. Westlink.   The next District Advisory Board will be February 6th at 6:30 pm.  It is located at the Sedgwick County Fire Station at 21st St N. and 135th St W.