Measurement of success should be arrived at by mutual consent between the Sheriff's Department and the communities we serve. Strategic plans should address community problems individually in a systematic way, rather than a broad plan that attempts to solve all its problems. There should be well-defined methods for solving each problem before or as it arises. Scanning is the process of identifying major problem areas. This identification can be by members of our department, citizens, or other agencies.
Analysis involves gathering information from any and all sources and analyzing it.
Response is the process of taking the appropriate action, based upon scanning and analysis. Finally, assessment is the evaluation of the response to determine its degree of success, and need for improvement, if any. The goal of these Citizen Advisory Groups working with the Sheriff's Department should be to reduce crime and the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life within the communities we serve.