SARA Model Response

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Response
What is response? The third stage of the SARA model ‘Response’, focuses on the development and implementation of responses to be effective for issues identified in the analysis stage (The SARA Model-Response, 2017) Goldstein, (1990) suggests that once a problem has been analysed and identified a police officer will confront the ultimate challenge in problem-oriented policing: the quest for the most effective way of dealing with it.
Situational crime prevention is also referred to as opportunity reduction. That is making it more difficult for the offender to commit a crime; in this case making it harder to steal a bicycle or steal property from a motor vehicle. Situational strategies include controlling access to and improving surveillance …show more content…

These stands are to educate commuters on basic vehicle security, and the importance of removing personal property from their vehicle once parked. Police are to also educate bicycle owners on registering their bicycle with the National Bike Register. The National Bike Register (NBR)allows owners to submit their bikes information into a data base at no cost. This allows the police to identify the bike and owner when located (National Bike Register, 2017). It was agreed from all parties that the bike racks be moved closer and within view of the rail platform to discourage the cutting or removal of bike …show more content…

A local shop owner in partnership with the RMS agreed to fund 2000 one -ways screws which would be part of the police initiated stationery information stands.
The representative from the local media agreed to run advertisements in the neighbourhood watch section of the local paper. These advertisements would focus on reminding the public on the importance of vehicle safety.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) was also suggested to upgrade the security of the carpark. State Rail in partnership with the Griffith City Council were going to seek costs associated with such a proposal for further discussion and approval.
Assessment
What is Assessment? Assessment is the final stage in the SARA model. Here the Effectiveness of the Response stage is evaluated, determining whether the issues have been reduced or eliminated. An evaluation process and impact process should be used to determine if the problem has decreased. If, however, the problem has not been affected, the assessment phase may indicate that something else might need to be done (Miller, Hess & Orthmann,

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