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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop crime, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your own Syracuse home. Explore this crime-prevention method and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal activity will decline when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too much effort or risk, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your residence less appealing to prowlers through the use of visible security components in a layered approach.

How To Make Your Syracuse Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will opt for the path that looks the easiest. Your goal is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But how do you do so? Adhere to these tips:

Visible Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to burglars. Brighten up dark corners along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where intruders might hide. You could even have inside lights illuminate automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive strategy, which means backing up your surveillance and yard displays with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including your garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the front door. Think about reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is compromised.

Maintain An Unobstructed View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay out of view. Confirm that you can see all parts of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Syracuse Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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