,POL3701 Assignment 2 Semester 2 Memo | Due 8
September 2025. BEST GRADES
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu recently released the crime
statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year
and the first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. In his
address, Minister Mchunu mentioned that the crime statistics
tell a sobering story, reflecting the severity of the challenges we
face. “The crime statistics represent more than just figures on a
page; they reflect the lived realities of the citizens, their fears,
their losses, and their hopes for a safer tomorrow. South Africa
is confronted with a crisis that threatens the safety of the
communities and undermines the stability of our nation as
contact crimes are wreaking havoc and instilling fear,” he said.
He concluded his statement by saying that the current state of
crime is unacceptable and must be confronted with unwavering
resolve and strategic precision. His address revealed that crime
is generally on the rise and that there were 135 ransom
demands, 30 extortion-related kidnappings, and 8 human
trafficking cases reported in this period. Gauteng and KwaZulu-
Natal were the provinces with the highest number of these
incidents. Based on the above statement, answer the following
questions: 1.1 As the head of Visible Policing at one of the
police stations in Gauteng, discuss how you are going to use
and apply the SARA model of analysis to address cases in your
area related to extortion and kidnapping. (20)
, I explain each concept first, then show how to use it on the
ground.
SARA model overview (what each step means)
S — Scanning: Systematically identify and prioritise the
specific problems (not just general “crime”), define them
precisely, and decide which ones to tackle first.
A — Analysis: Go deep on
who/what/where/when/how/why—the causes, patterns
and enablers. Turn data into insights.
R — Response: Design tailored, multi-layered
interventions that directly address the causes you found—
not one-size-fits-all raids.
A — Assessment: Measure what changed (outputs and
outcomes), learn, and adapt. If it’s not working, refine and
try again.
I’ll apply SARA specifically to extortion and kidnapping for
ransom (including extortion-linked kidnappings), which the
September 2025. BEST GRADES
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu recently released the crime
statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year
and the first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. In his
address, Minister Mchunu mentioned that the crime statistics
tell a sobering story, reflecting the severity of the challenges we
face. “The crime statistics represent more than just figures on a
page; they reflect the lived realities of the citizens, their fears,
their losses, and their hopes for a safer tomorrow. South Africa
is confronted with a crisis that threatens the safety of the
communities and undermines the stability of our nation as
contact crimes are wreaking havoc and instilling fear,” he said.
He concluded his statement by saying that the current state of
crime is unacceptable and must be confronted with unwavering
resolve and strategic precision. His address revealed that crime
is generally on the rise and that there were 135 ransom
demands, 30 extortion-related kidnappings, and 8 human
trafficking cases reported in this period. Gauteng and KwaZulu-
Natal were the provinces with the highest number of these
incidents. Based on the above statement, answer the following
questions: 1.1 As the head of Visible Policing at one of the
police stations in Gauteng, discuss how you are going to use
and apply the SARA model of analysis to address cases in your
area related to extortion and kidnapping. (20)
, I explain each concept first, then show how to use it on the
ground.
SARA model overview (what each step means)
S — Scanning: Systematically identify and prioritise the
specific problems (not just general “crime”), define them
precisely, and decide which ones to tackle first.
A — Analysis: Go deep on
who/what/where/when/how/why—the causes, patterns
and enablers. Turn data into insights.
R — Response: Design tailored, multi-layered
interventions that directly address the causes you found—
not one-size-fits-all raids.
A — Assessment: Measure what changed (outputs and
outcomes), learn, and adapt. If it’s not working, refine and
try again.
I’ll apply SARA specifically to extortion and kidnapping for
ransom (including extortion-linked kidnappings), which the
