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You’ve seen target hardening discussed as a way to deter crime, but you may be wondering how it applies to your own Tyler home. Read more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal behavior will decline when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too much work or risk, potential thieves will just look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your home less attractive to burglars by using visible, layered home security tools.

Making Your Tyler Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will opt for the path with the lowest risk. Your goal is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Abide by these tips:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Lighten darker spots around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other places where prowlers might conceal themselves. You could even have interior lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device discovers questionable activity near your house.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means backing up your surveillance and yard displays with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every entry point, including the garage.

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on your front door. Think about reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep An Unobstructed View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for trespassers who want to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all areas of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Tyler Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any home security provider. You’ll value the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest cameras. 

Secure Your Tyler Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to strengthen your home’s defense? Choose a comprehensive ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we install top-of-the-line equipment from the leading name in home security. Discover how we can bolster your security by calling (903) 231-9117 or completing our form today.