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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to stop break-ins, but you may be thinking about how to apply it to your own Sacramento home. Explore this crime-reducing strategy and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will decline when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential offenders will just pass it by. Target hardening is about making your residence less attractive to burglars by utilizing visible security tools in a layered strategy.

Ways To Make Your Sacramento Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like others, will choose the road of least resistance. Your goal is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these suggestions:

Observable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Defense

Home security signage and outdoor cameras let trespassers 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 cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Illuminate dark corners around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other places where trespass might lurk. You could even have interior lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device discovers suspicious activity outside.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered approach, which means backing up your cameras and yard displays with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Check that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on your main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Keep A Clear View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to strangers who wish to remain out of view. Ensure that you can easily see all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape tells potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Sacramento Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and fast response times from trained 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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