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

A ______ approach to solve seemingly small problems, which at first may not appear to be police-related, will often negate the need for calls for service that drain personnel resources.

Answer 2

Proactive

Question 3

Members of the department are trained to deal with problems through a systematic team approach using the SARA problem-solving model. The optimal results of this approach are the successful formulation of strategic plans that utilize necessary ________ and _________ resources in the most efficient and effective manner.

Answer 3

Internal, external

Question 4

Officers initiate actions to solve problems requiring time and resources not normally available to officers responding to dispatched calls for service. Such problems may be crime or quality of life problems that are (circle all that apply):

Answer 4

a. Identified by an officer
b. Reported to a police officer by a citizen
c. Submitted by a citizen on a LVMPD 132, Service Request Form.

Question 5

Problems with planned, systematic responses will ideally accomplish (select all that apply):

Answer 5

a. Eliminate the problem
b. Reduce the number of incidents it creates
c. Reduce the seriousness of incidents it creates
d. Design methods for a better handling of the incident
e. Remove the problem from police consideration