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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter burglaries, but you may be thinking about how it’s applicable to your Denver home. Learn more about this crime-reducing approach and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will abate when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too much effort or risk, potential offenders will just move on. Target hardening involves making your residence less attractive to criminals by utilizing visible, layered home security tools.

Ways To Make Your Denver Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will opt for the path of least resistance. Your job is to give them pause about coming near your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Protection

Video cameras and security signage let trespassers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with high-def imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas around your home, and implement accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You could even have indoor lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device finds suspicious activity outdoors.

Opt For Whole-Home Protection

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

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt latch on your main entry. Consider reinforcing door frames, and insert a metal bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for strangers who want to stay concealed from view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape tells potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Denver Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any home security provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest video cameras. 

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