, POL3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 8 September 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
1.1 Application of the SARA Model to Extortion and
Kidnapping in Gauteng
As the head of Visible Policing in one of the police stations in
Gauteng, I am faced with the urgent responsibility of responding to
the disturbing increase in extortion and kidnapping cases, as
revealed in the latest crime statistics. These crimes are not only
eroding community trust but also causing widespread fear and
undermining the stability of the province. To deal with this
effectively, I will employ the SARA model of problem-oriented
policing, which provides a structured way to address crime through
four stages: Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment. By
applying this model to extortion and kidnapping in my jurisdiction, I
will be able to develop a clear, evidence-based, and sustainable
strategy to combat the problem.
1. Scanning
The first step of the SARA model requires identifying the specific
nature of the problem. In my station area, it is clear that extortion
and kidnapping have emerged as growing threats, with reported
incidents including ransom demands, business extortion, and
targeted abductions. Scanning will involve establishing the extent
and seriousness of the problem.
To begin, I will gather and review crime data from station records,
recent provincial statistics, and reports lodged by victims. I will also
consult with detectives and crime intelligence units to understand
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 8 September 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
1.1 Application of the SARA Model to Extortion and
Kidnapping in Gauteng
As the head of Visible Policing in one of the police stations in
Gauteng, I am faced with the urgent responsibility of responding to
the disturbing increase in extortion and kidnapping cases, as
revealed in the latest crime statistics. These crimes are not only
eroding community trust but also causing widespread fear and
undermining the stability of the province. To deal with this
effectively, I will employ the SARA model of problem-oriented
policing, which provides a structured way to address crime through
four stages: Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment. By
applying this model to extortion and kidnapping in my jurisdiction, I
will be able to develop a clear, evidence-based, and sustainable
strategy to combat the problem.
1. Scanning
The first step of the SARA model requires identifying the specific
nature of the problem. In my station area, it is clear that extortion
and kidnapping have emerged as growing threats, with reported
incidents including ransom demands, business extortion, and
targeted abductions. Scanning will involve establishing the extent
and seriousness of the problem.
To begin, I will gather and review crime data from station records,
recent provincial statistics, and reports lodged by victims. I will also
consult with detectives and crime intelligence units to understand
