Security lighting

Lighting installed along a bicycle path in the United States. Lighting like this in public spaces is usually installed to increase personal safety and reduce crime.

In the field of physical security, security lighting is lighting that intended to deter or detect intrusions, criminal, or other anti-social activity occurring in a location, either publicly or privately owned. It is also used to increase a feeling of safety. Lighting is an important component of crime prevention through environmental design.

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