What does the SARA model stand for?

• A. Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment
• B. Surveillance, Action, Response, Accountability
• C. Scanning, Analysis, Resolution, Assessment
• D. Strategy, Analysis, Response, Appraisal

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the exact wording of the SARA model, a four-step problem-solving approach used in policing. The standard sequence is Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment. Scanning involves spotting recurring problems worth investigating; Analysis digs into data to understand causes, patterns, and contributing factors; Response is about designing and implementing targeted actions to address those causes; Assessment measures the outcomes to determine effectiveness and guide adjustments. This four-term sequence is what the correct option lists. The other options replace one or more terms with different words (like Surveillance, Action, or Resolution) that do not match the established framework, so they don’t represent the recognized SARA model.