We, at the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, are dedicated to helping citizens combat crime in their neighborhoods. But we need your help!
The National Institute of Justice states crime prevention is any activity, public or private, that reduces criminal behavior.
Every crime must have three elements: an offender, a victim, and an opportunity. Remove any one element and no crime can occur.
Animal Abuse and Neglect
Animal abuse and neglect is a commonplace occurrence in the state of Kansas.
Often, the only way for animal abuse and neglect to be identified and combated
is for concerned citizens to contact their local law enforcement agency or
animal control department.
Animal Fighting
Animal fighting, in various forms, has been around for quite a
while. Certain cultures have considered multiple forms of animal
fighting to be entertaining and have celebrated this brutal
sport by making it a spectator event. Animal fighting does occur
in Sedgwick County in several forms and various county agencies
are working together to help fight this.
Auto Theft
This article is designed to educate citizens about auto theft in their area and
what they can do to help prevent themselves from becoming victims.
Bicycle Larcenies
Information and tips to assist in registering your bicycle through a
national database and keeping your bike from being stolen.
Burglary
Information and tips to assist you in preventing Burglaries in Sedgwick County.
Community Liaison Public Programs
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Community Liaison Unit offers several
programs that can be given to community groups, church groups and many other
organizations at no charge.
Construction Agriculture Livestock Information Network (CALIN)
The objective of this program is to efficiently get information regarding stolen
farm equipment, construction equipment, livestock, and suspicious activities
distributed across Sedgwick and the surrounding counties through an email or
text distribution system. Currently there are over 200 participants across 32
counties in Kansas and it is actively growing.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Help reduce your chances of being a victim of crime by utilizing CPTED (Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design).
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a crime that occurs in every community
in the world. Men, women, children, and animals have all become victims of this
offense and many have not made it out of their households in time.
Gang Awareness
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is committed to eliminating gang violence
in our community. In order to achieve this goal a Gang Unit has been established
which focuses on monitoring and suppressing gang activity within Sedgwick
County.
Hoarding
This article is designed to define hoarding and to discuss
some of the psychological aspects of the phenomenon. It will also give
readers some suggestions on what can be done if they are seeking help for
themselves or a hoarding that they know in their community.
Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch program encourages cooperation
between neighbors and helps them become familiar with each other and the law
enforcement deputies in their area.
Protection from Abuse/Stalking
Information and tips to assist you in obtaining Protection from Abuse or
Stalking Orders
Runaways
A “runaway” is a child that is absent from the home without permission for any
length of time. The common misconception is that you must wait at least 24 hours
to report your child to local law enforcement.
SENIORS - Sheriffs Elderly/Disabled Notification Intensive Outreach Response System
A program that allows law enforcement the ability to better serve and protect
elderly and disabled persons.
Sex Crimes Against Children
Sex crimes against children are particularly heinous and unfortunately,
underreported. There are numerous Kansas statutes that outline these types of
crimes.
Sexual Assault Against Adults
1
out of every 6 American women and 1 out of every 33 American men
have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
Stalking
Information and tips to assist you in preventing and
combating Stalking.
