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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter crime, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your Ogden home. Explore this crime-reduction approach and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

An established theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal actions will abate when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential thieves will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your property less appealing to criminals by utilizing easy-to-see security tools in a layered approach.

Making Your Ogden Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like many people, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your challenge is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Protection

Video cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and HD imaging.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to burglars. Lighten dark areas around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other places where trespass might hide. You can even have interior lights switch on automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity near your house.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered plan, which means supplementing your surveillance and yard displays with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including the garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on your primary entrance. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and use a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by criminals who wish to remain hidden from view. Make sure you can easily see all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Ogden Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll value the reassurance and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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