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You’ve seen target hardening discussed as a way to deter crime, but you may be wondering how to apply it to your Killeen home. Read more about this crime-reducing approach and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will abate when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too great of a risk, prospective burglars will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less attractive to criminals by utilizing visible security devices in a layered strategy.

How To Make Your Killeen Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will opt for the road that looks the easiest. Your job is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But how do you accomplish this? Abide by these suggestions:

Visible Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Home security yard signs and outdoor cameras let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Illuminate darker spots around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other areas where trespass might hide. You can even have inside lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outside.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive approach, which means backing up your surveillance and yard displays with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every entrance, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on your primary entrance. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to trespassers who want to stay concealed from view. Ensure that you can easily see all levels of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape signals to prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Killeen Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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