Jan
9th
9th
Much so-called security lighting is designed with little thought for how eyes—or criminals—operate. … lighting is effective in preventing crime mainly if it enables people to notice criminal activity as it’s taking place, and if it doesn’t help criminals to see what they’re doing. Bright, unshielded floodlights—one of the most common types of outdoor security lighting in the country—often fail on both counts
David Owen, in “The Dark Side” [newyorker], one of my favorite pieces of science writing from 2007
