Reading Assignment for Section 2.2: Identifying Vulnerabilities
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.2: Identifying Vulnerabilities.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore common vulnerabilities in homes and neighborhoods that can lead to residential crime. You’ll learn about the specific weaknesses such as unsecured doors, poor lighting, and lack of security systems in homes, as well as neighborhood vulnerabilities like low cohesion and inadequate surveillance. Additionally, you’ll understand how the COP System can address these vulnerabilities through its three components, learn about the technological vulnerabilities of smart home devices and ways to mitigate them, and recognize the crucial role of community involvement in identifying and addressing security issues.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.2
- SLO 1: List common vulnerabilities in homes, such as unsecured doors, poor lighting, and lack of security systems.
- SLO 2: Identify neighborhood vulnerabilities, including low cohesion, poor lighting, and lack of surveillance.
- SLO 3: Describe how the COP System can address these vulnerabilities through its three components.
- SLO 4: Explain the technological vulnerabilities of smart home devices and how to mitigate them.
- SLO 5: Discuss the importance of community involvement in identifying and addressing security issues.
Modification History File Created: 05/19/2024 Last Modified: 07/10/2024
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