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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to deter burglaries, but you might be curious how it’s applicable to your Indianapolis home. Read more about this crime-reducing method and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal activity will abate when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too great of a risk, potential thieves will just look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your property less appealing to criminals through the use of visible security components in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Indianapolis Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like many people, will follow the path of least resistance. Your challenge is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these guidelines:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Outdoor cameras and security signage let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less appealing to potential thieves. Lighten dark corners around your house, and add accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other areas where trespass might hide. You might even have inside lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds suspicious activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means supplementing your video cameras and signage with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including the garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

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

Maintain An Unobstructed View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by strangers who want to stay hidden from view. Make sure you can see clearly to all parts of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape signals to potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Protect Your Indianapolis Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll value the peace of mind and the industry-leading components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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