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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to stop crime, but you might be thinking about how it applies to your own Greenville home. Learn more about this crime-reducing method and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target appears to be too great of a risk, potential thieves will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your residence less inviting to burglars through the use of visible, layered home security tools.

Making Your Greenville Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will follow the road with the lowest risk. Your job is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But what should you do? Follow these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Outdoor cameras and security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with high-definition imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Illuminate dark corners around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fences, and other spots where trespass might hide. You might even have indoor lights turn on automatically if a camera finds suspicious activity near your house.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive strategy, which means backing up your video cameras and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt on the main entry. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and place a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Greenville Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for round-the-clock service and rapid response times from trained professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring facilities of any home security provider. You’ll value the peace of mind and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Secure Your Greenville Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your trusted ADT dealer, we supply and install top-of-the-line equipment from the leading name in home security. Learn how we can upgrade your security by dialing (864) 362-5081 or completing our form today.