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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to stop burglaries, but you may be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Tucson home. Explore this crime-prevention method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will abate when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too much risk or effort, potential offenders will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to burglars by utilizing observable, layered home security measures.

How To Make Your Tucson Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like others, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your goal is to give them second thoughts about setting foot on your property. But what do you need to do? Abide by these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security yard signs and video cameras let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and high-definition imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other places where trespass might hide. You could even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds questionable activity near your house.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive approach, which means supplementing your video cameras and yard displays with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

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

Keep An Unobstructed View

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by strangers who want to stay out of view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by pruning greenery close to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Tucson Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any home security provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the modern tools like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Tucson Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

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