Reading Assignment for Section 1.1: Introduction to the COP System
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.1: Introduction to the COP System.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will be introduced to the COP System, learning about its core principle of opportunity reduction. You’ll explore the three key elements of Routine Activities Theory (RAT) and understand their connection to the COP System. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into the historical context and key figures that shaped the development of the COP System, and learn to differentiate between positive and negative opportunities for crime with relevant examples.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.1
- SLO 1: Define the COP System and explain its core principle of opportunity reduction.
- SLO 2: Identify the three key elements of Routine Activities Theory (RAT) and describe how they relate to the COP System.
- SLO 3: Summarize the historical context and key figures that influenced the development of the COP System.
- SLO 4: Differentiate between positive and negative opportunities for crime, and provide examples of each.
- SLO 5: Discuss the relationship between the COP System and related theories such as Situational Crime Prevention and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
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