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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter crime, but you may be wondering how it applies to your Baltimore home. Read more about this crime-reduction strategy and discover how the home security innovators at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too high of a risk, prospective burglars will just move on. Target hardening is about making your property less attractive to criminals by utilizing observable security tools in a layered strategy.

Ways To Make Your Baltimore Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your goal is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Follow these suggestions:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Video cameras and security signage let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has cutting-edge exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-driven smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Brighten up dark corners along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other places where prowlers might conceal themselves. You could even have interior lights turn on automatically if a video camera detects questionable activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered approach, which means supplementing your cameras and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every entry point, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

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

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for criminals who wish to remain out of view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape tells potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Baltimore Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

Secure Your Baltimore Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Choose a comprehensive ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we supply and install modern equipment from the leader in home security. Learn how we can boost your security by calling (410) 934-3289 or filling out our form today.