4.180 COMMUNITY POLICING AND THE SARA METHOD

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Scanning
Analysis
Response
Assessment.

Question 2

Community Policing and the SARA Method Procedure

Officer (Patrol/Traffic/Detective) will:(7)

Answer 2

1. Initiates actions to solve problems requiring time and resources
2. Begins the SARA problem-solving process by completing an LVMPD 241
3. Defines problems and documents pertinent information
4. Coordinates with COP officers to analyze problems and to determine responses
5. Addresses problems with planned, systematic responses
6. Makes assessments to determine the effectiveness of responses and if follow-up is necessary.
7. Forwards copies of the LVMPD 239, 240, and 241 to the appropriate COP office.