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THE POWER OF STREET LIGHTS
THE POWER OF STREET LIGHTS
Street lights are light bulbs placed on the streets that help improve security and driving safety by improving vision in low-light situations. They make people feel safer, especially at night. Since individuals are more anxious in the dark, the help of streetlight illuminating pathways alleviates this feeling of anxiety, providing people with a sense of security.
WHY ARE STREET LIGHTS IMPORTANT?
Street lights assist in boosting road visibility, which promote traffic or road safety.
Street lights provide safety for many individuals, especially in the dark.
Street lights help deter crimes, particularly street crimes.
Street lights help deter crimes, particularly street crimes.
HOW DOES STREET LIGHTS DETER CRIME?
Most people believe that street lights are the second most important factor in crime prevention after enhanced police presence (Clarke, 2022). ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing (2022) has revealed why and how street lights can reduce crimes. These reasons include the following: a.) street light deters potential offenders as it increases the possibility that offenders will be seen or recognized when committing crimes, b.) police become more visible, which prompts a decision for the offenders to refrain from crime, c.) improved lighting results in the arrest and imprisonment of repeat offenders so they can no longer commit crimes.
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