An approach to tackling crime and disorder, also known as problem-oriented policing (POP).
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Problem-solving policing is also known as problem-oriented policing. It's an approach to tackling crime and disorder that involves:
- identification of a specific problem
- thorough analysis to understand the problem
- development of a tailored response
- assessment of the effects of the response
The approach assumes that identifying and understanding the root causes of a problem – or conditions that allow it to continue – leads to an effective solution.
SARA model
Problem-solving policing uses the scanning, analysis, response, assessment (SARA) model of problem solving.
There are general requirements that should be met before moving through the different stages. We have checklists available to guide you through these requirements.
Problem-solving policing resources
Research
- Disrupting serious and organised criminals – menu of tactics
- Targeted approaches to crime and disorder reduction
Toolkits
Career development
Guidance
- Effective implementation of problem-oriented policing
- Homicide problem-solving guide
- Hot spots policing
- Interventions for situational crime prevention
- Knife crime – a problem-solving guide
- Problem solving violent crime: a guide for analysts
- Serious violence hot spots policing guide
- What is situational crime prevention?