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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent burglaries, but you may be thinking about how to apply it to your Bend home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will decline when chances to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your property less inviting to criminals by using clear, layered home security implements.

Ways To Make Your Bend Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like other people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your job is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you do so? Adhere to these tips:

Observable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Home security yard signs and video cameras let prowlers 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, high-definition imaging, and AI-driven smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other places where intruders might hide. You might even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device discovers unusual activity outside.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means reinforcing your video cameras and signage with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every entry point, including your garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt on your main entry. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and insert a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Maintain An Unobstructed Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for criminals who wish to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can easily see all levels of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape signals to potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Bend Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and fast response times from experienced 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. 

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