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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to deter break-ins, but you might be thinking about how it applies to your own Yakima home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will abate when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target appears to be too high of a risk, potential thieves will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening is about making your property less appealing to prowlers by utilizing visible security devices in a layered strategy.

Ways To Make Your Yakima Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like many people, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your challenge is to give them pause about coming near your property. But how do you achieve this? Abide by these tips:

Visible Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Defense

Home security signs and video cameras let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less appealing to burglars. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and add accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where intruders might conceal themselves. You can even have inside lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outside.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered plan, which means reinforcing your surveillance and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every access point, including your garage.

Don’t Overlook The Basics

Confirm that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on your front door. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is compromised.

Maintain A Clear View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to criminals who wish to remain hidden from view. Make sure you can easily see all parts of your property by trimming greenery near windows. A tidy, properly maintained landscape signals to potential thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Yakima Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and quick response times from experienced professionals, ADT has the most monitoring centers of any security provider. You’ll value the reassurance and the modern equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

Secure Your Yakima Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Invest in a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your trusted ADT dealer, we offer top-of-the-line equipment from the leader in home security. Learn how we can boost your security by dialing (509) 240-9777 or submitting our form today.