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You’ve seen target hardening brought up as a way to prevent crime, but you might be curious how to apply it to your West Lafayette home. Read more about this crime-reduction approach and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal behavior will decline when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too much work or risk, potential thieves will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less attractive to burglars by utilizing visible security devices in a layered approach.

How To Make Your West Lafayette Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will choose the road with the lowest risk. Your job is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But what should you do? Abide by these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Home security yard signs and outdoor cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Lighten darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fences, and other places where intruders might lurk. You might even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outdoors.

Implement A Comprehensive Defense

You need a comprehensive strategy, which means reinforcing your surveillance and yard displays with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can help secure every entrance, including your garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Check that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on your primary entrance. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and insert a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by strangers who wish to remain hidden from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all areas of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape informs prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your West Lafayette Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and rapid response times from experienced professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest video cameras. 

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