Module J

Problem Solving Application 2

Purpose

The purpose of this learning activity is for you apply the SARA problem solving model and Crime Triangle model to real-world problems that might be found in any city or county in California. You will earn 10 points for completing this activity.

Instructions

Based on the community problem described below, analyze the problem (identify "how" and "why" the problem is happening), develop a response that solves the problem (prevents the problem from happening again), and describe how you would assess your results. For your response, consider the crime triangle and focus on the victim and environment. Think creatively and consider the root cause of the problem.

Scenario:

This new parkway bridge has a steep incline and decline. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour. Speeding on the decline of both sides of this bridge has been a problem since the bridge opened. Red light violations at the intersection you see below are common. Traffic enforcement officers have written hundreds of speeding tickets for violations of 10 to 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. The speed vehicles travel on the bridge slows following a period of enforcement, but increases over time and then the accidents at this intersection begin.

You are a traffic officer assigned by the Chief to come up with a solution to this problem.

Straight approach to a bridge with 2 lanes in each direction. Cars on the road.

Crime Triangle including offender/suspect, location, target/victim with crime in the center

Remember, adding more police, extra patrols, and hiring private security does nothing to solve the problem. We will assume that enforcement of existing laws and regular patrol activity around the problem will continue.

Reference Material

Submission

You will move through each step of the problem solving process one at a time. You will get feedback after you complete each step.

When you have completed the learning activity to the best of your ability, click the "Submit Quiz" button located at the bottom right of the screen.