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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop burglaries, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Dayton home. Learn more about this crime-prevention method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much work or risk, potential offenders will just look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your residence less appealing to burglars by utilizing observable, layered home security measures.

Ways To Make Your Dayton Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will follow the road of least resistance. Your challenge is to give them pause about coming near your property. But what do you need to do? Abide by these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to burglars. Lighten dark corners around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other places where intruders might hide. You might even have inside lights illuminate automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity outdoors.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered approach, which means reinforcing your cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on the front door. Look into reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for criminals who wish to remain out of view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape informs prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Dayton Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for 24-7 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 tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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