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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to prevent burglaries, but you might be curious how it applies to your own Grand Rapids home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too high of a risk, potential offenders will simply pass it by. Target hardening involves making your residence less attractive to criminals through the use of visible security tools in a layered strategy.

Making Your Grand Rapids Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will opt for the path with the lowest risk. Your job is to give them second thoughts about coming near your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Outdoor cameras and security signage let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with high-def imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Light Up Your Property

A well-lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Brighten up darker spots around your home, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other areas where intruders might lurk. You can even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a comprehensive plan, which means supplementing your cameras and yard signs with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every entrance, including the garage.

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your primary entrance. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and place a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to trespassers who wish to stay out of view. Confirm that you can see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Grand Rapids Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. With a reputation for round-the-clock service and rapid response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the industry-leading components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Grand Rapids Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we supply and install top-notch equipment from the top name in home security. Discover how we can bolster your security by placing a call to (616) 207-3771 or submitting our form today.