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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop burglaries, but you may be curious how it applies to your own Ithaca home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will decrease when opportunities for crime are minimized. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your residence less appealing to burglars by using observable security components in a layered strategy.

Making Your Ithaca Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will opt for the road that looks the easiest. Your goal is to give them pause about approaching your property. But what should you do? Abide by these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Exterior cameras and home security signage let prowlers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less appealing to potential thieves. Brighten up darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other areas where prowlers might conceal themselves. You could even have inside lights illuminate automatically if a video camera finds questionable activity near your house.

Get Whole-Home Protection

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

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Check that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on the main entry. Consider reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are preferred by trespassers who wish to remain concealed from view. Make sure you can see clearly to all parts of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A clean, well-maintained landscape signals to prowlers that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Ithaca Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and quick response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the modern tools like Google Nest cameras. 

Better Protect Your Ithaca Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to strengthen your home’s defense? Invest in a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we offer top-of-the-line equipment from the leader in home security. Learn how we can boost your security by calling (607) 204-9053 or filling out our form today.