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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter break-ins, but you may be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Lawrence home. Learn more about this crime-reducing approach and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, potential thieves will just move on. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to burglars through the use of visible, layered home security tools.

Ways To Make Your Lawrence Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like others, will choose the path of least resistance. Your job is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But how do you do so? Follow these suggestions:

Visible Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Protection

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Illuminate dark corners around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fences, and other spots where trespass might hide. You might even have interior lights illuminate automatically if a camera discovers suspicious activity outdoors.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means backing up your surveillance and signage with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Check that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing door frames, and use a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for criminals who wish to remain out of view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape informs potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Lawrence Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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