Proper internal and external lighting are critical elements to physical security. Intruders can easily execute illicit operations in dimly lit or unlit areas without risk of being recognized or monitored. Good lighting is an enhancer for guards to observe activities both inside and outside of an installation while minimizing their presence.
These days, lighting is cheap and easy to maintain. It is used to ensure intruders aren’t concealed by dark and are placed in sensitive areas within marked perimeters. Adequate lighting is needed to facilitate detection of unauthorized people. Good lighting can act as a deterrent tool as well.
These days, cameras are a common sight. Camera capabilities are amplified with security lighting. It can increase distance monitoring, increase movement detection, and increase clarity. Ultimately, it’ll help you deter and detect threats better.
A secure power source and distribution system should be installed to ensure redundancy to critical security lighting. There are several types of security lighting. Continuous, standby, emergency, and portable or movable lighting are some examples. These lights have to be placed strategically to ensure it illuminates properly, avoid glares, and is uniform throughout.
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