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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to deter crime, but you might be curious how it’s applicable to your Stamford home. Learn more about this crime-prevention strategy and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal behavior will abate when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too great of a risk, potential thieves will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your home less appealing to prowlers by utilizing clear, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Stamford Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will choose the road that looks the easiest. Your goal is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Abide by these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Home security signs and outdoor cameras let trespassers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-driven smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to criminals. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and add accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other places where trespass might hide. You might even have indoor lights turn on automatically if a video camera discovers suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered plan, which means reinforcing your surveillance and yard signs with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

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

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape signals to prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Stamford Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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