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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent crime, but you may be thinking about how it’s applicable to your Kingsport home. Learn more about this crime-reduction method and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much work or risk, potential offenders will just pass it by. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to burglars by using visible security devices in a layered approach.

Making Your Kingsport Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will follow the path of least resistance. Your challenge is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these suggestions:

Visible Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

Home security yard signs and exterior cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to criminals. Brighten up darker spots around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other areas where intruders might conceal themselves. You might even have interior lights turn on automatically if a camera discovers unusual activity outdoors.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means reinforcing your cameras and signage with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Check that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for trespassers who wish to remain hidden from view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, cared-for landscape tells potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Kingsport Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring centers of any provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the industry-leading components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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