4.180 Community Policing Problem-Solving and the SARA Method

Question 1

What is the departments policy in regards to Community Policing?

Answer 1

It is the policy of this department to address both crime and quality of life problem-solving issues through community policing. As an integral part of the department’s community policing initiatives, Community Oriented Policing (COP) officer and crime prevention specialists are assigned to area commands to formulate strategies and promote the use of traditional and non-traditional resources in problem-solving efforts.

Question 2

What is SARA?

Answer 2

A nationally recognized model developed to implement and facilitate the problem-solving process consisting of four steps:

1. Scanning
2. Analysis
3. Response
4. Assessment