TCOLE BPOC Communications Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the SARA model -
correct answer ✅Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Scanning -
correct answer ✅The identification of a cluster of similar, related
or recurring incidents through a preliminary review of information,
and the selection of this crime/disorder problem, among competing
priorities, for future examination.
Assessment -
correct answer ✅The measurement of the impact(s) of the
responses on the targeted crime/disorder problem using
information collected from multiple sources, both before and after
the responses has been implemented.
Allows feedback from all resources to include the officers and
community.
Response -
correct answer ✅The execution of a tailored set of actions that
address the most important findings of the problem analysis phase
and focus on at least two of the following: (1) preventing future
occurrences by deflecting offenders; (2) protecting likely victims; or
(3) making crime locations less conducive to problem behaviors.
, TCOLE BPOC Communications Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Responses are designed to have a long-term impact on the
problem, and do not require a commitment of police time and
resources that is not sustainable over the long-term.
Analysis -
correct answer ✅The use of several sources of information to
determine why a problem is occurring, who is responsible, who is
affected, where the problem is located, when it occurs and what
form the problem takes. Analysis requires identifying patterns that
explain the conditions that facilitate the crime or disorder problem.
Sources of information may include police data (CAD, arrest,
incident data, etc.); victim and offender interviews; environmental
surveys; officer, business and resident surveys; social service and
other government agency data; etc.
the crime triangle -
correct answer ✅The crime triangle offers an easy way to
understand and visualize crime problems. The crime triangle also
provides an easy way to explain the analysis stage of the SARA
model, and may help students perform analysis.
The three elements of the triangle -
correct answer ✅offender, victim, and location
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the SARA model -
correct answer ✅Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Scanning -
correct answer ✅The identification of a cluster of similar, related
or recurring incidents through a preliminary review of information,
and the selection of this crime/disorder problem, among competing
priorities, for future examination.
Assessment -
correct answer ✅The measurement of the impact(s) of the
responses on the targeted crime/disorder problem using
information collected from multiple sources, both before and after
the responses has been implemented.
Allows feedback from all resources to include the officers and
community.
Response -
correct answer ✅The execution of a tailored set of actions that
address the most important findings of the problem analysis phase
and focus on at least two of the following: (1) preventing future
occurrences by deflecting offenders; (2) protecting likely victims; or
(3) making crime locations less conducive to problem behaviors.
, TCOLE BPOC Communications Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Responses are designed to have a long-term impact on the
problem, and do not require a commitment of police time and
resources that is not sustainable over the long-term.
Analysis -
correct answer ✅The use of several sources of information to
determine why a problem is occurring, who is responsible, who is
affected, where the problem is located, when it occurs and what
form the problem takes. Analysis requires identifying patterns that
explain the conditions that facilitate the crime or disorder problem.
Sources of information may include police data (CAD, arrest,
incident data, etc.); victim and offender interviews; environmental
surveys; officer, business and resident surveys; social service and
other government agency data; etc.
the crime triangle -
correct answer ✅The crime triangle offers an easy way to
understand and visualize crime problems. The crime triangle also
provides an easy way to explain the analysis stage of the SARA
model, and may help students perform analysis.
The three elements of the triangle -
correct answer ✅offender, victim, and location
