The second paper focuses on issue analysis. The process of analysis can be defined as “breaking something down into its components” (Beaney, 2012). A breakdown of an issue will allow the author to identify the cause and the symptoms, as well as the true impact of the issue. “To analyze something, we may first have to interpret it in some way…all in the service of identifying fundamental principles by means of which to explain it” (Beaney, 2012).

To solve a problem, you must determine the cause. It may be helpful to think of the issue in question as consisting of the following components:

1. Resources: With many issues, limited resources are a factor in either preventing a process from working efficiently, or in some cases, working at all. By breaking down an issue, try and determine if you can identify the limiting resources.

2. People: In some instances, people can be considered a resource, but in analyzing the issue, you may find the issue is a result of not having the right people. Do these people have the right amount of experience and training? Are those people working under an effective organizational structure?

3. Processes: What are the current policies and procedures? Were they appropriate or were the proper checks and balances in place?

As part of the analysis stage, you also need to focus on stakeholders and the constraints and opportunities that are part of the problem and could affect the outcome. (Erskine et al., 1997).

Research is also important in this phase. Your Public Safety Research and Technology class taught you the basics about the research process. Research methods and statistics help public safety administrators to become critical thinkers. These skills allow you to determine what is relevant and what is not when looking at possible solutions to problems. You have learned that it is important to know how to investigate facts and how to consider alternatives—it is a problem-solving method. Use research when looking at problems and solutions—take what others have done (and spent money in developing) to help you solve your issues. You can use websites identified in courses during your field of study for this paper.There are two Discussion Boards and a Reflection Discussion for a total of three things to complete, must be answered thoroughly. Must be APA format, answer thoroughly, must have at least 1-2 verifiable legitimate sources per discussion post and reflection discussion. 250+ words needed per discussion and reflection post answering thoroughly. Due Thursday November 14, 2019. By 11:59 EST. 25 hours. Plagiarism Free.