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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to deter crime, but you might be thinking about how it’s applicable to your own Waco home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you implement it. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will abate when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening is about making your residence less attractive to prowlers by using easy-to-see security tools in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Waco Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will opt for the path with the lowest risk. Your goal is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But what should you do? Adhere to these suggestions:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security signage and video cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to burglars. Illuminate darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where trespass might hide. You can even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera finds suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered plan, which means backing up your surveillance and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every entrance, including the largest one, your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the primary entrance. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by strangers who want to stay concealed from view. Make sure you can easily see all areas of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Waco Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring stations of any home security provider. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the modern components like Google Nest video cameras. 

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