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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to stop break-ins, but you might be wondering how it’s applicable to your own San Diego home. Explore this crime-reducing strategy and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will just look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to burglars through the use of visible, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your San Diego Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will follow the road of least resistance. Your job is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But how do you accomplish this? Abide by these guidelines:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

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

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Brighten up dark areas around your house, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other places where intruders might conceal themselves. You might even have inside lights switch on automatically if a camera detects questionable activity outdoors.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered approach, which means reinforcing your surveillance and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every entrance, including your garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

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

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are preferred by criminals who wish to remain hidden from view. Ensure that you can see all areas of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your San Diego Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

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