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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent crime, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your St. Louis home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much work or risk, potential thieves will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your property less appealing to burglars by using visible, layered home security implements.

Making Your St. Louis Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will follow the road that looks the easiest. Your job is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But what do you need to do? Abide by these suggestions:

Observable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Protection

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to criminals. Lighten dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other areas where intruders might lurk. You might even have indoor lights illuminate automatically if a video camera finds questionable activity near your house.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered plan, which means reinforcing your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including the garage.

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Check that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt latch on your main entry. Look into reinforcing door frames, and place a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Keep A Clear Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for strangers who wish to remain concealed from view. Ensure that you can easily see all parts of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your St. Louis Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

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