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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent crime, but you may be curious how it applies to your own Springfield home. Read more about this crime-prevention method and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal actions will decline when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential thieves will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your residence less inviting to burglars by using observable, layered home security tools.

Making Your Springfield Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will opt for the path that looks the easiest. Your goal is to make them think twice about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Adhere to these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Defense

Home security signs and video cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and HD imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A well-lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Lighten dark areas around your home, and install accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where intruders might lurk. You can even have interior lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity near your house.

Get A Comprehensive Defense

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

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to criminals who wish to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can see all areas of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A clean, cared-for landscape informs prospective thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Springfield Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the industry-leading components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Better Protect Your Springfield Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we offer modern equipment from the leader in home security. See how we can upgrade your security by dialing (217) 765-0085 or submitting our form today.