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You’ve seen target hardening discussed as a way to deter burglaries, but you may be wondering how it applies to your West Bloomfield home. Learn more about this crime-reduction method and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal activity will abate when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too much effort or risk, prospective burglars will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your home less attractive to prowlers by utilizing visible security components in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your West Bloomfield Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will choose the road that looks the easiest. Your job is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you accomplish this? Abide by these guidelines:

Visible Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Protection

Home security signage and exterior cameras let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Illuminate dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where trespass might conceal themselves. You can even have inside lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device discovers questionable activity outdoors.

Get A Comprehensive Defense

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

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt on the primary entrance. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and use a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by trespassers who wish to remain concealed from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape informs potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your West Bloomfield Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for round-the-clock service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has the most monitoring stations of any provider. You’ll value the peace of mind and the modern tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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