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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter crime, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Hammond home. Read more about this crime-reducing method and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much work or risk, prospective burglars will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less appealing to criminals by using observable security tools in a layered approach.

How To Make Your Hammond Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will opt for the road that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But how do you achieve this? Adhere to these guidelines:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security signage and exterior cameras let prowlers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and HD imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less attractive to burglars. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other places where prowlers might lurk. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a camera finds suspicious activity outdoors.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means supplementing your video cameras and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Ensure that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the main entry. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is circumvented.

Keep An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for strangers who want to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can see all parts of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A clean, cared-for landscape informs prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Hammond Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll value the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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