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You’ve seen target hardening discussed as a way to stop break-ins, but you may be wondering how it applies to your Chandler home. Explore this crime-prevention method and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will abate when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential thieves will just look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your home less appealing to burglars by utilizing visible security devices in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Chandler Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your goal is to make them think twice about approaching your property. But how do you do so? Follow these suggestions:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Defense

Exterior cameras and security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with high-definition imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less inviting to criminals. Brighten up dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where intruders might hide. You could even have interior lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device finds suspicious activity outside.

Get A Comprehensive Defense

You need a layered plan, which means backing up your cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

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

Keep An Unobstructed View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are preferred by trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your Chandler Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and rapid response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has the most monitoring stations of any home security provider. You’ll value the reassurance and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest video cameras. 

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