08-07-2015, 05:03 PM
I'm a little torn here. As a scientist I rely on real documented evidence, but I don't have that right now. However, in the last few months, the amount of suspicious activity in our little neighborhood has increased dramatically. Fortunately, a very troublesome neighbor a few years ago brought our small community closer together and now we all have plans and a communication system in case any of us feel threatened or see something unusual.
Just a couple of weeks ago I installed a couple of solar powered security lights. For weeks we had spate of vehicles driving down here at night, parking and the occupants wandering around looking at various properties. When questioned, the answer was always they were looking for a friend, but then always drove off immediately when asked who they were looking for. Since the lights went up, they turn around and drive off immediately, and in the last few days we've had no "visitors". These are lights that turn on for a short time when motion is detected,so there is certainly a "surprise" factor in play.
It's probably too short a period to know if the lights are really having an effect, but so far so good. I suspect, however, it will just move these people to other areas.
Just a couple of weeks ago I installed a couple of solar powered security lights. For weeks we had spate of vehicles driving down here at night, parking and the occupants wandering around looking at various properties. When questioned, the answer was always they were looking for a friend, but then always drove off immediately when asked who they were looking for. Since the lights went up, they turn around and drive off immediately, and in the last few days we've had no "visitors". These are lights that turn on for a short time when motion is detected,so there is certainly a "surprise" factor in play.
It's probably too short a period to know if the lights are really having an effect, but so far so good. I suspect, however, it will just move these people to other areas.