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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter burglaries, but you may be curious how to apply it to your Springfield home. Read more about this crime-prevention strategy and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

An established theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal actions will decrease when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too high of a risk, potential thieves will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your residence less inviting to burglars by utilizing visible, layered home security implements.

Making Your Springfield Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will opt for the road with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to give them second thoughts about setting foot on your property. But what might you do? Follow these suggestions:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Outdoor 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 thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Lighten darker spots around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other spots where intruders might hide. You can even have interior lights illuminate automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outdoors.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered plan, which means reinforcing your video cameras and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on the primary entrance. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and insert a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by trespassers who wish to remain out of view. Confirm that you can easily see all parts of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape informs prospective thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Springfield Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and rapid response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll value the peace of mind and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Springfield Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Invest in 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 leading name in home security. See how we can bolster your security by placing a call to (417) 233-4368 or completing our form today.