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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop break-ins, but you might be curious how to apply it to your Worcester home. Read more about this crime-reducing approach and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal activity will abate when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential thieves will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your residence less inviting to burglars by using observable, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Worcester Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will follow the road that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But what might you do? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security signage and outdoor cameras let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Lighten darker spots around your house, and install accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other places where prowlers might lurk. You could even have interior lights switch on automatically if a video camera detects questionable activity outside.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means reinforcing your cameras and yard signs with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for strangers who want to stay out of view. Ensure that you can see all areas of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A clean, well-maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your Worcester Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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