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You’ve seen target hardening brought up as a way to deter burglaries, but you might be curious how it’s applicable to your own Omaha home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too much work or risk, potential thieves will just move on. Target hardening involves making your property less appealing to burglars through the use of observable security devices in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Omaha Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will follow the path with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to give them pause about coming near your property. But what might you do? Abide by these tips:

Visible Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Defense

Home security yard signs and outdoor cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to potential thieves. Brighten up dark corners around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other spots where prowlers might conceal themselves. You can even have inside lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device discovers suspicious activity near your house.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means backing up your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every entrance, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on your front door. Think about reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are friends to trespassers who wish to remain hidden from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A neat, cared-for landscape tells prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your Omaha Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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