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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to stop burglaries, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your own Sandy Springs home. Learn more about this crime-reduction strategy and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal activity will abate when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, potential offenders will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your residence less inviting to burglars by utilizing visible security components in a layered strategy.

How To Make Your Sandy Springs Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will follow the path with the lowest risk. Your job is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security signage and video cameras let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-driven smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Brighten up dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You might even have indoor lights turn on automatically if a camera discovers suspicious activity outdoors.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means backing up your surveillance and signage with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every access point, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

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

Keep A Clear Sightline

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for criminals who wish to stay concealed from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A clean, cared-for landscape informs prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Sandy Springs Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and rapid response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any provider. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

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