Sandalfoot Cove

Welcome to the Sandalfoot Cove Homes web site. We are excited have this available to the citizens of Sandalfoot Cove.

The Community Policing Division is committed to working hand in hand with the community to resolve issues and create a better quality of life for the citizens of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the public, reducing the incidence and fear of crime, and enhancing the quality of life in our community.

Please feel free click on the available links to gather useful information or answers to commonly asked questions

Broken Windows
The Broken Windows Theory, by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, basically states that if an area looks good, it sends a message that someone cares and crime tends to decrease. Should one window get broken and go un-repaired, other windows will probably get broken.

CPTED
Another tool is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. This program uses landscaping, lighting, and window placement to show that areas are monitored and have ownership.

SARA Model
Since Community Policing addresses the root of problems, rather than the symptoms, the SARA Model is used. SARA is an acronym for:

• Scanning: Information is gathered
• Analysis: The information is analyzed
• Response: A plan is made to address the root issues
• Analysis: Was the response successful?

If the Analysis shows that the plan was successful, the issue can be closed-out as a success. If not, a new SARA plan can be initiated until the issue has been resolved.