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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to stop break-ins, but you may be thinking about how it’s applicable to your own State College home. Explore this crime-reduction method and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential offenders will just move on. Target hardening involves making your residence less attractive to prowlers by utilizing clear, layered home security measures.

Making Your State College Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will opt for the road with the lowest risk. Your job is to give them second thoughts about setting foot on your property. But how do you do so? Follow these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Defense

Video cameras and home security signage let prowlers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and high-definition imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less appealing to criminals. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other places where prowlers might conceal themselves. You can even have interior lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device discovers questionable activity outdoors.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means reinforcing your cameras and yard displays with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every entry point, including the garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on the main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and insert a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for strangers who wish to stay out of view. Ensure that you can see all areas of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape informs prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Protect Your State College Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the modern components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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