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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to deter crime, but you may be curious how it applies to your Camden home. Explore this crime-reducing method and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less appealing to burglars by utilizing clear, layered home security implements.

Ways To Make Your Camden Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will choose the road that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to make them think twice about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these suggestions:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security yard signs and video cameras let prowlers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to criminals. Lighten darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where intruders might conceal themselves. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device discovers unusual activity outside.

Get Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means supplementing your video cameras and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for strangers who wish to remain hidden from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your Camden Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring stations of any provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest video cameras. 

Better Protect Your Camden Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Choose a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your trusted ADT dealer, we offer modern equipment from the leader in home security. Discover how we can boost your security by placing a call to (856) 259-5771 or submitting our form today.