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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to prevent crime, but you may be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Fort Worth home. Learn more about this crime-prevention method and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too much work or risk, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your home less attractive to criminals by utilizing easy-to-see security devices in a layered strategy.

How To Make Your Fort Worth Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will choose the path with the lowest risk. Your goal is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Abide by these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Exterior cameras and security signage let prowlers know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Brighten up dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might lurk. You can even have inside lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device detects suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered approach, which means reinforcing your video cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every entry point, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt on your main entry. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and use a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to trespassers who wish to remain hidden from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by pruning greenery close to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape tells prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Fort Worth Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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