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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to deter break-ins, but you might be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Medford home. Learn more about this crime-reduction strategy and discover how the home security innovators at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will abate when chances to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, potential thieves will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your residence less attractive to criminals through the use of observable, layered home security tools.

Making Your Medford Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will opt for the path with the lowest risk. Your goal is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you accomplish this? Follow these tips:

Visible Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Outdoor cameras and security signage let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-definition imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to burglars. Brighten up dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other places where trespass might hide. You could even have interior lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device detects suspicious activity outdoors.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means reinforcing your surveillance and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every access point, including the garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on your front door. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and insert a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for strangers who wish to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape tells potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Medford Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

Better Protect Your Medford Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to bolster your home’s protection? Choose a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we install top-of-the-line equipment from the leader in home security. See how we can boost your security by calling (541) 209-6918 or filling out our form today.