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You’ve seen target hardening discussed as a way to stop burglaries, but you may be curious how it’s applicable to your Colorado Springs home. Read more about this crime-reduction method and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too much work or risk, potential offenders will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to burglars by using clear, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Colorado Springs Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will opt for the path that looks the easiest. Your job is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But how do you do so? Follow these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Home security signage and exterior cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Lighten dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where trespass might lurk. You might even have interior lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device finds suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means supplementing your video cameras and signage with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Ensure that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the front door. Look into reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are preferred by strangers who wish to stay concealed from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape tells prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Colorado Springs Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring facilities of any provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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