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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent break-ins, but you may be curious how it applies to your own Hoover home. Read more about this crime-reduction method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will abate when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will just look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your property less inviting to criminals by using observable, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Hoover Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like many people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your challenge is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Adhere to these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Home security signage and exterior cameras let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to burglars. Brighten up dark corners around your house, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other spots where intruders might hide. You could even have interior lights switch on automatically if a camera finds suspicious activity near your house.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means backing up your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including your garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Check that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Look into reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for strangers who wish to remain concealed from view. Make sure you can see clearly to all levels of your property by pruning greenery close to windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your Hoover Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest video cameras. 

Better Protect Your Hoover Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Choose a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we install modern equipment from the leading name in home security. See how we can upgrade your security by dialing (205) 203-0764 or submitting our form today.