ACAT Criminal Justice Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Prep

In the SARA model, the step that involves analyzing data to identify patterns and underlying causes is the Analysis phase. After scanning highlights a problem, Analysis digs into the data—crime trends, locations, times, and characteristics of victims or offenders—to uncover patterns and the root causes driving the issue. This understanding guides what to do in the Response step and helps tailor interventions to the actual drivers of the problem. Scanning focuses on spotting and prioritizing problems, Response implements strategies, and Assessment measures whether those strategies reduced the problem.