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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent crime, but you might be thinking about how it applies to your Richmond home. Learn more about this crime-prevention method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will abate when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too much risk or effort, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your home less inviting to prowlers by utilizing clear, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Richmond Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your goal is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But how do you do so? Abide by these suggestions:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Protection

Video cameras and home security signage let prowlers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with high-definition imaging, smart detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to criminals. Illuminate darker spots around your house, and add accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other places where trespass might conceal themselves. You could even have indoor lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device finds questionable activity near your house.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive strategy, which means backing up your cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

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

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are preferred by trespassers who wish to stay out of view. Confirm that you can easily see all parts of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape informs prowlers that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Richmond Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and rapid response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll value the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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