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The SARA Model

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SARA MODEL
While we know that the SARA model is a strategy in policing that breaks down into four basic steps we can’t overlook and every officer should remember it and understand it due to its importance whether we are in uniform or not. I would start by reviewing each single step of the SARA Model and I would apply those to one of the most detestable problems that has been evolving during the past several years and is affecting the safety in our communities: Street Gangs. SCANNING. We have identified the problem. We can establish that Street gangs cause continuous problems in our community with not only gang crimes, but also with drug activities that are affecting our school system as well. Making sure we have the rights facts for this

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