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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to prevent break-ins, but you might be curious how it applies to your own Athens home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too much risk or effort, potential offenders will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your residence less appealing to prowlers by utilizing visible security tools in a layered strategy.

Ways To Make Your Athens Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your job is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But what might you do? Follow these guidelines:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Video cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-definition imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less appealing to criminals. Illuminate darker spots around your home, and add accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You might even have inside lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds unusual activity near your house.

Implement A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered approach, which means supplementing your video cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your primary entrance. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for criminals who wish to stay out of view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all levels of your property by pruning greenery close to windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Athens Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest cameras. 

Secure Your Athens Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a comprehensive ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your trusted ADT dealer, we supply and install modern equipment from the top name in home security. See how we can upgrade your security by placing a call to (706) 397-7344 or filling out our form today.