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You’ve seen target hardening brought up as a way to deter burglaries, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Columbia home. Explore this crime-reducing approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential thieves will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less inviting to burglars by using clear, layered home security implements.

Making Your Columbia Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will choose the path with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But how do you do so? Follow these suggestions:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Home security signage and outdoor cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with high-definition imaging, AI-powered detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Brighten up darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other places where trespass might conceal themselves. You can even have interior lights switch on automatically if a video camera finds suspicious activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means reinforcing your video cameras and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on your main entry. Think about reinforcing door frames, and insert a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for criminals who want to stay out of view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape tells potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Columbia Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-hour service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Columbia Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Invest in a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we install top-notch equipment from the leading name in home security. Discover how we can bolster your security by placing a call to (573) 203-3048 or submitting our form today.