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Question: Problem-oriented policing (POP) is a strategy that puts the community-oriented policing philosophy into practice. It advocates that the police examine the underlying causes of recurring incidents of crime and disorder. The problem-solving process helps officers identify problems, analyze them completely, develop response strategies, and assess the results.
Problem-oriented policing has at its nucleus a four-stage, problem-solving process known as (SARA). SARA is an acronym for:
Scanning
Analysis
Response
Assessment
Read the following scenario:
You are the chief of police in a town of approximately 45,000 residents. There is a commuter train station with four commuter parking lots. The individuals that use the lots pay for parking permits but do not necessarily reside in the community. A major problem has developed over the last year in which numerous vehicle burglaries have occurred in the commuter parking lots. The police department has been successful in apprehending some offenders, but the burglaries continue to occur. The parking lots are unsecured. The commuters have become very upset and want something done about it. You are under budget constraints so your solution to the problem has to be economically feasible.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the SARA model and design a plan for decreasing crime in the commuter parking areas. Analyze your plan and determine if it is the most cost-effective method of decreasing crime.
Access a diagram about the SARA model to help reinforce your understanding.