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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to deter break-ins, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Saginaw home. Learn more about this crime-reduction method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will just look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your home less appealing to prowlers by using visible, layered home security tools.

Ways To Make Your Saginaw Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will opt for the road with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Exterior cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no intruder wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less appealing to criminals. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and install accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where prowlers might hide. You might even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds unusual activity outside.

Implement A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered strategy, which means supplementing your cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your front door. Look into reinforcing door frames, and use a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Keep An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to strangers who wish to remain concealed from view. Confirm that you can easily see all parts of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape tells potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Saginaw Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for 24-hour service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll value the reassurance and the modern tools like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Better Protect Your Saginaw Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Choose a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we supply and install top-notch equipment from the leader in home security. Learn how we can boost your security by dialing (989) 214-1746 or completing our form today.