Module O

Problem Solving Application 3

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. This is a graded activity and you can earn up to 10 points for completing it.

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:

Three story building with businesses on the first floor and residential apartments above on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

In your city's China Town, home invasion robberies have increased dramatically. Over the last year, 15 home invasion robberies occurred where large amounts of cash were taken from the homes. All of the victims were first generation immigrants. Eleven of the robberies happened in apartment buildings and four in single family homes.

You are one of the beat officers and have been tasked by the chief to come up with a way stop these crimes from happening.

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.

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Submission

`You will move through each step of the problem solving process one at a time. You will receive feedback after your enter your response to 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.

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