Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

What is the final step of the SIPDE process?

1. Decide

2. Execute

3. Evaluate

4. Monitor

The correct answer is: Execute

The final step of the SIPDE process, which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute, is to execute the plan or action that has been decided upon. This step is crucial because it involves putting into practice the decision made during the "Decide" phase. Execution ensures that the anticipated response to a given situation is carried out effectively. Whether it’s in a driving scenario, where one might execute a maneuver to avoid a hazard, or in a broader criminal justice context where actions must be taken based on assessed risks and identified threats, this step translates planning into action. Following the execution, continuous evaluation and monitoring of the outcomes can occur, but the essence of the process lies in the successful execution of the decision made. This action-oriented conclusion is what differentiates the SIPDE process as a proactive approach to decision-making under uncertainty or potential threat scenarios.