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LIGHTING REINFORCES D.C. (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) CRIME FIGHT

NCJ Number
35767
Journal
AMERICAN CITY Volume: 89 Dated: (AUGUST 1974) Pages: 59-60
Author(s)
J E HARTLEY
Date Published
1974
Length
2 pages
Annotation
HIGH INTENSITY STREET LIGHTING WAS INSTALLED IN FOUR HIGH-CRIME AREAS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND A 30 PERCENT REDUCTION IN CRIME WAS EXPERIENCED OVER THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR.
Abstract
ENCOURAGED BY THE SUCCESS OF THE INITIAL PROJECT, MORE SUCH LIGHTING WAS INSTALLED. RESULTING IN A 54 PERCENT REDUCTION OF NIGHT CRIMES OVER TWO YEARS.

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