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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop break-ins, but you might be thinking about how it’s applicable to your own Lansing home. Learn more about this crime-reduction strategy and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal actions will decline when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening is about making your residence less attractive to burglars through the use of observable security tools in a layered strategy.

How To Make Your Lansing Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, 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 should you do? Follow these guidelines:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less inviting to criminals. Lighten darker spots around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other spots where intruders might lurk. You might even have inside lights turn on automatically if a camera finds questionable activity outdoors.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means backing up your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every entrance, including the garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt on your main entry. Look into reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is compromised.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for trespassers who want to stay concealed from view. Confirm that you can see all levels of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your Lansing Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Lansing Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we install modern equipment from the leader in home security. Discover how we can upgrade your security by placing a call to (517) 295-3112 or filling out our form today.