This essay will explore Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) using SARA and The Problem Analysis Triangle (PAT), alongside the Craige Road report. I will discuss the role of intelligence and multi-agency responses in the problem-solving approach. POP involves analysing police business and addressing problems, aiming to develop more effective strategies for dealing with them. (Washtenaw, 2013) According to The College of Policing, (COP,2020) POP employs four stages: identifying a problem, analysation to understand the problem, creating a tailored response and assessing its impact. POP can be traced to Herman Goldstein, an American criminologist. Goldstein (1990, p32) described POP as a method involving a comprehensive examination of underlying …show more content…
Witness statements and other forms of intelligence can be used in conjunction with this to strengthen grounds for prosecution. Camera-operated doorbells are a good starting point. Police should conduct house-to-house enquiries around the vicinity of Mr Miar's shop. CCTV has been found to deter planned crimes like criminal damage, with a 13% decrease in crimes committed in places with CCTV compared to those without. (COP, 2019) The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CADA) (UPGA,1998) places a statutory duty on all local agencies to deliver community safety strategies. Working alongside the council, Mr Miar suggested the implementation of cameras, especially around areas like the affected bus stop. Social media provides insight into public viewpoints and gathers evidence, including suspect identification, through posted media. Communication with communities can be improved by encouraging the reporting and sharing of information. Craige High School can provide information regarding the behaviour and activities of students who were involved in the incidents. Conclusively, intelligence gathering can aid the problem-solving approach, upholding Article 8 of the Human Rights Act. (HRA, 1998)