Tis include the study on the courses of actions; suitability studies, feasibility studies; acceptability studies; and judgment

Each course of action is evaluated in accordance with general policies, rules and laws.

These include the appraisal of the effects of a number of factors weigh separately and together.

Those judged to be suitable and feasible are then realized in acceptability studies

This technique is sometimes called cost-benefit or cost performance analysis. The purpose of this form of selection is that the alternative chosen should maximize the ratio of benefit to cost.

This method of selecting a preferred course of action combines the strengths of both strategic and cost effectiveness analysis. It is concerned with both the subjective weights of suitability, feasibility, and acceptability and the objectives weights of cost versus benefits

The police administrator must be aware that the implementation requires a great deal of tact and skill. It maybe more important how an alternative is introduced to a police department than what actually is.

Evaluation requires comparing what actually happened with what was planned for-and this may not be a simple undertaking. Feedback must be obtained concerning the results of the planning cycle, the efficiency of the implementation process, and the effectiveness of new procedures, projects or programs. This is an important step of synoptic planning, trying to figure out what, if anything happened as a result of implementing a selected alternative

This can be done by making a summary of presentation, could be tabular or other forms of presentation

Repetition of the process of planning enables the planner to thresh out possible flaws in the plan

This concludes that long range and comprehensive planning are not only too difficult, but inherently bad. The problems are seen as too difficult when they are grouped together and easier to solve when they are taken one at a time and broken down into gradual adjustments over time

It is carried out with respect to an anonymous target community of beneficiaries but into face to face interaction with the people who are to be affected by the plan. Techniques include field surveys and interpersonal dialogue marked by a process of mutual learning

Beneficial aspect of this approach includes a greater sensitivity to the unintended and negative side effects of the plan

The first mainstream involves actions to achieve collective actions to achieve concrete results in the immediate future the second mainstream is critical of large scale social processes and how they permeate the character and of social and economic life at all levels which in turn, determine the structure and evolution of social problems

It relates to plan which are strategic or long range in application and it determine the organization's original goals and strategy. 5-10 years

It relates to plans, which determine quantity and quality efforts and accomplishments. It refers to the process of determining the contribution on efforts that can make or provide with allocated resources. 2-5 years.

Refers to the productions of plans, which determine the schedule of special activity and are applicable from one week or less than year duration.

a consideration of political atmosphere, public opinion, ideological aspirations, peace and order, national/community ethics, behavior and discipline in the area where the plan will be implemented.

It is the period available to establish plan before putting it into effort. Consider the time of execution/implementation, the time interval and time allowed for the revisions and modifications of plan.

Allocation of manpower, money and materials

Refers to the level of experiences of the personnel who are involved in the preparation of the plan and those who will execute the plan. Applicability of good management principles shall be exploited

Refers to social and political practices, which will be affected b the plan or plan affecting these practices, beliefs and norms of society

Refers to machinery, instrument or tools in the attainment of the goals of the plan. A certain system or structural designs in order to meet expected results

Ready sources and basis of good decision-making by the makers of the plan may be properly obtain through research and other means of information gathering techniques.