Problem Oriented Policing: SARA + Crime Triangle

Question 1

What are the three main components of the crime triangle?

Answer 1

Offender
Victim
Location

Question 2

What are the outer ‘controllers’ of the crime triangle?

Answer 2

Handler (offender)- a person who is in a position to exert some control over the offenders behaviour e.g parents, spouse, probation officer.
Guardian (victim) - people who can protect e.g family, co-workers, security, police.
Manager (location) - someone who has some responsibility for controlling behavior in the specific location e.g teacher, landlord, establishment owner.

Question 3

What does SARA stand for

Answer 3

Scanning
Analysis
Response
Assessment

Question 4

Scanning

Answer 4

Confirm problem exists
Identify recurring problems, frequesncy and consequences
Prioritise and develop broad goals

Question 5

Analysis

Answer 5

Identify & understand the events/conditions which proceed the problem. Working hypotheses as to why it is happening.
Research what is known about problem and how it is currently addressed.

Question 6

Response

Answer 6

Brainstorm new interventions. Look at what other communities have done. Outline a response plan with objectives and responsible parties.
Carry out the response.

Question 7

Assessment

Answer 7

Determine if a plan was implemented and if it was successful. Collect data. Was it successful? Where broad or specific goals obtained?