Criminal Justice Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT one of the components of SARA?

arrival - determining the situation's timeliness
assessment - determining the solutions' effect
scanning - identifying problems
response - developing and implementing solutions

The correct answer is: arrival - determining the situation's timeliness

SARA is an acronym that stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment, which represents a problem-solving model used in community policing. The correct answer identifies the component that does not belong to this framework. The first component, scanning, involves identifying and prioritizing potential problems that the community faces. This step is crucial because it lays the groundwork for understanding what issues may need addressing. The analysis phase requires a deeper examination of the problems identified during scanning, including understanding the underlying causes and factors that contribute to them. The response component focuses on developing and implementing strategies to address the identified and analyzed problems effectively. Finally, the assessment phase evaluates the effectiveness of the responses put in place, measuring whether the strategies succeeded in solving the problems. The option indicating "arrival - determining the situation's timeliness" does not align with any of the established components of the SARA model. Thus, it highlights a misunderstanding of the defined stages, which clearly include scanning, analysis, response, and assessment.