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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to deter burglaries, but you may be curious how it applies to your own Dallas home. Explore this crime-reduction approach and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal behavior will decrease when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too high of a risk, potential thieves will simply pass it by. Target hardening involves making your home less appealing to criminals through the use of easy-to-see security components in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Dallas Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like other people, will follow the road with the lowest risk. Your job is to make them think twice about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Abide by these guidelines:

Observable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Home security yard signs and video cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with high-def imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Light Up Your Property

A well-lit house is much less attractive to criminals. Illuminate dark corners around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other spots where intruders might hide. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity outside.

Get Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered plan, which means supplementing your surveillance and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt on the main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for strangers who wish to remain hidden from view. Confirm that you can easily see all levels of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape tells prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Protect Your Dallas Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and rapid response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

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