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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to stop burglaries, but you might be thinking about how it’s applicable to your own Orange County home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will decline when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential offenders will just look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your home less inviting to criminals through the use of visible, layered home security implements.

Making Your Orange County Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will choose the road that looks the easiest. Your job is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Home security signage and exterior cameras let prowlers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with high-def imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less appealing to burglars. Brighten up dark corners along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other places where intruders might hide. You might even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity near your house.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

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

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the main entry. Think about reinforcing door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by criminals who wish to stay concealed from view. Make sure you can see all levels of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs prowlers that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Orange County Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

Better Protect Your Orange County Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to strengthen your home’s defense? Upgrade to a comprehensive ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we offer top-of-the-line equipment from the leader in home security. See how we can bolster your security by dialing (714) 475-2212 or submitting our form today.