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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 Jacksonville home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you implement it. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too great of a risk, potential offenders will just move on. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to prowlers through the use of observable, layered home security tools.

How To Make Your Jacksonville Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like many people, will follow the path with the lowest risk. Your job is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But what might you do? Abide by these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Exterior cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and HD imaging.

Light Up Your Property

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where intruders might lurk. You can even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera finds unusual activity near your house.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means reinforcing your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every entrance, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the main entry. Consider reinforcing door frames, and place a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are preferred by strangers who want to stay out of view. Confirm that you can easily see all levels of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape signals to prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Jacksonville Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and rapid response times from experienced professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any security provider. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the modern equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

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