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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter crime, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Fort Myers home. Learn more about this crime-prevention method and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decline when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your home less inviting to burglars by utilizing visible security devices in a layered strategy.

Making Your Fort Myers Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like others, will choose the path of least resistance. Your goal is to give them pause about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Home security yard signs and video cameras let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and HD imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Illuminate dark corners around your home, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fences, and other places where intruders might lurk. You can even have inside lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device finds suspicious activity outdoors.

Get Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered approach, which means backing up your video cameras and yard displays with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including the garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your front door. Think about reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to trespassers who wish to remain concealed from view. Ensure that you can see all levels of your property by pruning greenery close to windows. A clean, cared-for landscape tells prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Fort Myers Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Recognized for 24-hour service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we install top-of-the-line equipment from the leading name in home security. Discover how we can bolster your security by placing a call to (239) 317-1360 or completing our form today.