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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent break-ins, but you might be wondering how it’s applicable to your Columbia home. Read more about this crime-reducing strategy and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will abate when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential thieves will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to prowlers through the use of clear, layered home security measures.

How To Make Your Columbia Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will choose the path of least resistance. Your job is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But what might you do? Abide by these suggestions:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among 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 HD imaging, AI-powered detection, and night vision.

Light Up Your Property

A well-lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Brighten up dark corners along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fences, and other places where intruders might lurk. You could even have inside lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds unusual activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means reinforcing your video cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can help secure every access point, including your garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Check that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on your main entry. Think about reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are friends to strangers who wish to stay out of view. Make sure you can easily see all areas of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape tells potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Columbia Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Better Protect Your Columbia 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 local, authorized ADT dealer, we install modern equipment from the leading name in home security. Learn how we can upgrade your security by calling (803) 380-6011 or completing our form today.