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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to deter break-ins, but you may be thinking about how to apply it to your own Scottsdale home. Read more about this crime-reduction method and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

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 to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much effort or risk, potential offenders will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your home less appealing to criminals through the use of observable security devices in a layered strategy.

Ways To Make Your Scottsdale Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will choose the path with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to give them pause about approaching your property. But how do you do so? Abide by these guidelines:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security yard signs and exterior cameras let prowlers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, AI-powered detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Brighten up dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other spots where intruders might lurk. You can even have inside lights switch on automatically if a video camera finds unusual activity outside.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

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

Don’t Forget About The Basics

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

Keep A Clear Sightline

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by criminals who wish to remain out of view. Make sure you can easily see all parts of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Scottsdale Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the modern equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

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