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Burglars won't find your home an "easy mark" if they are forced to work in the light. In addition to being a deterrent, good lighting also allows you to see if a threat or suspicious person is lurking in your path. If you are able to see a potential threat, you at least have the choice and chance to avoid it.
Force any would-be burglar to confront their real enemy—light. Exterior lights and motion detectors, mounted out of easy reach, can reduce the darkness a burglar finds comforting.
Illuminate or eliminate places an intruder might hide: the spaces between trees or shrubbery, stairwells, alleys, hallways, and entryways.
Make sure there are no shadows or dark areas around the house, garage, or yard in which a person could hide.
Set timers on lights when you’re away from home (or your business is closed) so it appears to be occupied.
Don't depend on streetlights or lights from adjoining properties.
Leave outside lights on after dark.
Check lights regularly and replace burnt out bulbs.
Protect your lights from vandals with wire covers.
Padlock your circuit breaker box to prevent lights from being turned off.
Exterior lighting should be bright enough for you to see 100-feet.
Be sure your lights don't shine into the eyes of passing motorists.
Remember that leaving your garage or porch lights turned on all day is a dead giveaway that you are out of town.
