In the SARA model, what is the purpose of Assessing?

• A. the budget impact
• B. community satisfaction only
• C. evaluate the degree to which each problem has been addressed by response and modify where necessary
• D. rate of clearance

Answer: (C)

Assessing in the SARA process focuses on measuring what happened after the response and determining whether the problem was actually reduced. It involves looking at the outcomes, judging whether the implemented actions achieved the goals set during analysis, and adjusting the approach if the problem isn’t adequately addressed. It isn’t about budget impact, nor is it limited to community satisfaction, and it isn’t simply about crime clearance rates. The key idea is to determine how well the response addressed the issue and to modify tactics as needed to improve results.