Denver has always required that public parking lots have “proper illumination.” However, until now, there was no clear guidance on what that meant. On Wednesday, the city released new guidance to help reduce auto thefts, break-ins, and crime in the parking lots. The goal is to make the community safer.
For nine months, police studied crime patterns in parking lots and garages across downtown Denver, finding more than 700 thefts. While the number was higher in previous years, authorities said addressing the issue now is critical.
“Lighting is the number one way to reduce crime,” said Kayla Knabe, a community resource officer with the Denver Police Department…