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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to prevent break-ins, but you might be curious how it applies to your own Ann Arbor home. Explore this crime-reduction strategy and see how the home security innovators at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will decrease when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too high of a risk, prospective burglars will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to prowlers by using visible security tools in a layered strategy.

Making Your Ann Arbor Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like many people, will opt for the road with the lowest risk. Your goal is to give them pause about coming near your property. But what might you do? Adhere to these tips:

Visible Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

Video cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be recorded in the act. 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 properly illuminated house is much less appealing to burglars. Illuminate dark corners around your house, and add accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might conceal themselves. You might even have interior lights switch on automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity outside.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means supplementing your video cameras and signage with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every entrance, including the garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your primary entrance. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to trespassers who wish to remain concealed from view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all areas of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape tells potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Ann Arbor Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and rapid response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has the most monitoring centers of any home security provider. You’ll value the peace of mind and the modern components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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