According to an August news post on Bernews.com, the Bermuda Police service has noticed a “persistent rise in commercial burglaries around the island.” This came following three separate incidents that happened within 24 hours to various business establishments on Lover’s Lane in Paget, on Parliament Street, and on Laffan Street.

In the wake of investigations, police officials urged business owners to review the safety and security solutions they are currently using, including the commercial outdoor lighting systems that they may or may not have installed around their premises. Authorities also gave business owners some helpful tips about what they could do to avoid being burglarized.

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According to a news post on Bernews.com this August, the Bermuda Police service has noticed a “persistent rise in commercial burglaries around the island.” This came following three separate incidents that happened within 24 hours in establishments on Lover's Lane in Paget, Parliament Street, and Laffan Street. In the wake of investigations, police officials urged business owners to review the safety and security solutions they are utilizing, including the commercial outdoor lighting systems they may or may not have installed around their premises. Authorities also called on business owners to heed some tips they provided if they want to avoid being burglarized.

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Your business sustains your family and your employees, which is why it's only reasonable to invest in the appropriate anti-theft measures. Among other things, you might want to install commercial outdoor lighting fixtures that can make it a lot tougher for would-be burglars to conceal themselves and sneak into your property.

When choosing commercial outdoor lights, you’ll need to consider several factors. Among other things, you need to take into account the probability that crooks might attempt to break your lighting fixtures so they can enter your property under cover of darkness. Therefore, you need to choose a set of lighting fixtures with sturdy casings that do not break easily.

You might also want to entertain the possibility that your chosen lighting fixture may not come with a secure locking mechanism. Chances are high that you'll need to check your lights regularly, which is something you wouldn’t want to waste too much time doing. As such, see to it that these lights are installed properly for good.

Unauthorized disassembly is another security issue you’ll need to take into account when installing commercial outdoor lighting. Crooks will try to disassemble your outdoor lights, so it's highly recommended to install lights with tamper-proof screws or any other components. This way, you can worry less about possible tampering and avoid costly replacements.

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If a well-lit home can be an attraction in the neighborhood, so can a well-lit commercial establishment. A dim or dull business outlet might seem dubious and uninviting for would-be clients. They would have second thoughts of even entering the premises and would most likely avoid it like the plague.

On the other hand, a brightly illuminated commercial building will be an inviting place for customers to go into. Shoppers will be easily enticed to visit it, with the lights serving as a come-on. For these reasons, any retail outlet wanting to increase profits would do well to install an excellent commercial outdoor lighting system.

This is especially essential during the holidays, when people are eager to shop and usually have the money to do so. Commercial outdoor lights can even be used to create the proper mood and environment, keeping with the holiday season, that would encourage shoppers to feel the Christmas cheer and indulge in a spending spree.

Commercial outdoor lights do not only make an establishment attractive, but also give shoppers a feeling of safety and security. The holiday spirit—and a business itself—can be kept alive with the help of great outdoor lighting enhancing business profitability and marketability.

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Commercial facilities need outdoor lighting for both aesthetic and functional reasons. They brighten up gardens and highlight architecture, as well as deter burglars and other kinds of trespassers. Commercial lighting comes in a variety of types, which have various lighting effects on surfaces. Here are some of them:

Wall or Awning Light

Most outdoor lighting withing this category are used for illuminating surfaces and signs along retail and commercial buildings. They are installed to keep signage visible to customers even from a distance, in some cases, they are used to illuminate directions or names of a room or building. Some models may come in adjustable shades and customizable mounting options.

Security Light

Unlike wall or awning lights, security lights provide a well-illuminated environment for people to have a wider visual. This is designed to deter criminal activities and/or monitor activities within a property. Modern types come with motion sensors, weather-resistant features, and surge protection for better and longer performance.

Marine light

Mostly seen in docks, marine lighting provides underwater lighting for boaters to see at least part of the water bed. Some come in a variety of colors to create exquisite effects in fountains and pools. They have waterproof light fixtures and can be used to communicate when using boats.

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Colonial style houses are still relatively popular in North America because it evokes an old world charm that's simply timeless. These types of homes have a tendency to be symmetrical, and have rectangular and square shapes; as a result, a contrasting curvy path will serve as a great landscape for colonial-style homes. You can also install a water fixture or a sitting area for additional curb appeal.

You can also highlight the beauty of this style of home with strategically placed landscape lighting. You don't even need to go overboard with the light fixtures; just place it in strategic areas so your home will still look great even during the evening. Just make sure that you pick the type of lighting design that will go well with colonial style homes so there won't be a clash in motif.

Aside from the particular style, you may want to buy LED lights so you can save money in the long run. LED lights are reportedly eighty to ninety percent more energy efficient compared to traditional lighting materials. Compared to light bulbs, LED lighting also lasts significantly longer so you get to enjoy the nighttime illumination that will highlight the timeless appeal of your colonial-style home.

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