, POL3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 8 September 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
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)
As the head of Visible Policing in Gauteng, I am tasked with addressing
the alarming rise in extortion and kidnapping. These crimes instill fear,
undermine business confidence, and destabilise communities. The
SARA model—Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment—
provides a structured framework for problem-oriented policing that
allows us to move beyond reactive measures and adopt a strategic,
intelligence-driven approach.
1. Scanning
The first step involves identifying the extent and nature of extortion and
kidnapping cases within my policing precinct.
Hotspot identification: Using official crime statistics and station-
level data, we determine where incidents are concentrated, such as
business districts, transport routes, and informal settlements.
Victim patterns: Reports indicate that business owners,
professionals, and vulnerable community members are common
targets, often linked to ransom demands or protection fees.
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 8 September 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
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)
As the head of Visible Policing in Gauteng, I am tasked with addressing
the alarming rise in extortion and kidnapping. These crimes instill fear,
undermine business confidence, and destabilise communities. The
SARA model—Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment—
provides a structured framework for problem-oriented policing that
allows us to move beyond reactive measures and adopt a strategic,
intelligence-driven approach.
1. Scanning
The first step involves identifying the extent and nature of extortion and
kidnapping cases within my policing precinct.
Hotspot identification: Using official crime statistics and station-
level data, we determine where incidents are concentrated, such as
business districts, transport routes, and informal settlements.
Victim patterns: Reports indicate that business owners,
professionals, and vulnerable community members are common
targets, often linked to ransom demands or protection fees.
