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• Operational-level planning linked tactics
and strategy. The intelligence section of the police divi-
sion conducted crime analysis in support of commanders
who were planning crime reduction activities. Monthly
meetings that were held to compare statistics supported
more detailed crime analysis to focus policing efforts. De-
sired outputs included patrol distribution plans, patrol
scripts, and strategic communication messages.
The Scan, Analysis, Response, and Assessment (SARA)
Model was applied to assist with problem solving at each
level. The purpose of the model is to help "ensure that the
necessary steps are undertaken in proper sequence—for ex-
ample, that solutions are not adopted before an analysis of
the problem has been undertaken."
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Griffn leaders realized that, after more than 10 years
of war, some junior leaders were unfamiliar with garrison
policing. Consequently, they implemented a sector concept,
which replicated the way in which military police were ar-
rayed in theater. The assignment of company sectors helped
establish ownership and reinforce accountability to the com-
mander. Because the military police on patrol were familiar
with their sectors, they were better equipped to recognize
crimes within those sectors. The sector concept also helped
establish better relationships between military police and
the citizens and improved citizen participation in town hall
meetings.
Conclusion
The Fort Hood Police Department made cutting edge
changes in military policing by adopting a professional po-
licing model, conducting police performance management,
shifting to the use of CRIMINT, and assigning company sec-
tors to solve garrison policing problems. The guidance and
direction of the leadership helped support putting the "P"
back in "MP," according to Military Police Strategy 2020.
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Endnotes:
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Michael S. Scott and Stuart Kirby, "Implementing POP:
Leading, Structuring, and Managing a Problem-Oriented
Police Agency," Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, Sep-
tember 2012,